Steps and Pyramid

artist Jonathan Monk

Part of Open Source

Pyramid © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • location Paines Park
  • Neighborhood

    Center City

  • completion date

    November 01, 2015

Jonathan Monk created two temporary skateable sculptures based on concrete works by the minimalist master Sol LeWitt, which have been installed in Paine’s Park and will remain there through November 2015. These large sculptures are unusual, interactive additions to the park, inviting skaters of all ages to touch, step, and skate upon their surfaces – public artworks that invite direct, physical interaction from the viewer. Monk’s Open Source project exemplifies his practice of reinterpreting works of conceptual art through humor, and challenges the typically precious nature of art objects.

Project Photos 

  • Pyramid © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Pyramid © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Jonathan Monk at Pyramid. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Steps © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Steps © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Steps © 2015 Jonathan Monk. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Construction of Pyramid in Philadelphia. Photo by Steve Weinik.

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.

For a complete listing of Open Source sponsors, visit the Open Source landing page.

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