- location Sonesta Philadelphia. 1800 Market Street.
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Neighborhood
Center City
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completion date
November 01, 2015
untitled, 1831 Frankford Ave. Photo by Steve Weinik.
MOMO
Using Practical Geometry, a technique used by masons and carpenters to render geometric shapes, MOMO has developed a methodology for creating abstract art. Over the summer, MOMO taught his methodology to students in Mural Arts’ Art Education program, and then painted a mural with the students, using the same techniques. The workshops were complemented by creating “how-to” videos that instructs others on implementing the practice. In October, youth from the Art Education classes taught MOMO’s techniques to the general public.
During his stay, MOMO used the same technique to create a monumental 22-story mural at the Sonesta, Philadelphia.
Project Images
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MOMO. Photo by Steve Weinik.
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MOMO demonstration for students. Photo by Steve Weinik.
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MOMO demonstration for students. Photo by Steve Weinik.
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MOMO demonstration for students. Photo by Steve Weinik.
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Students practicing. Photo by Steve Weinik.
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Photo by Steve Weinik.
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MOMO workshop at the Franklin Institute.
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MOMO workshop at the Franklin Institute.
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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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