Shine Space

artist Shinique Smith

Open Source: Shinique Smith 

Shinique Smith worked with students participating in the Mural Arts Art Education program to create a mural-based amphitheater that will function as a venue for student performances. In her own words: “I want to create a mural on the wall and on the ground of a playground or recreational center in Philadelphia. The artwork served as a backdrop and stage for interaction with Philadelphia youth wherein these teens may plan and/or participate in events that give them a forum to share their creative voices through poetry and spoken word, among their peers.”

Project Photos 

  • Shine Space © 2015, Shinique Smith. 800 Diamond Street. Philadelphia, PA. Photos by Steve Weinik.

  • Shine Space © 2015, Shinique Smith. 800 Diamond Street. Philadelphia, PA. Photos by Steve Weinik.

  • Shine Space © 2015, Shinique Smith. 800 Diamond Street. Philadelphia, PA. Photos by Steve Weinik.

  • Shinique Smith works with students at the mural site.

Open Source is presented by: 

Lead corporate support provided by 

Generous additional support provided by: 

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation, City of Philadelphia, Ford Foundation, The Barra Foundation, Sadie Coles HQ London, Paula Cooper Gallery New York, and Blum & Poe Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

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