#ToThePolls
“To the Polls was a mural exhibition that took place at 448 N. 10th Street in Philadelphia’s Spring Arts neighborhood from from September 26, 2018 through October 3, 2018. Organized and curated by Streets Dept’s Conrad Benner with support from Mural Arts Philadelphia, the exhibition worked with 10 Philly-based artists to create 10 temporary 8×8-foot murals to rally the Philadelphia community around civic participation through the act of voting,” (Streets Dept).
Artist Statement:
Blur
”AREN’T YOU TIRED
In this current political wildfire, I believe that demanding to be heard is both rebellious and patriotic. I intended this piece to convey the urgency of action; the need for a fulcrum shift. I hope this inspires and moves whoever sees it to feel like I did after I was able to speak again—full of fire and direction,” (Blur.)
Photograph: Conrad Benner