Text as Art

This past weekend, I saw this print at a gallery on Main Street, and thought it was a very refreshing twist on neighborhood art. The "LOVE" sculpture is so often seen, that I feel it loses its meaning and becomes an image that has already been digested for us due to its endless reproductions. This print really caught my eye and made me look at Philadelphia and its inhabitants differently.

Dividing the different boroughs and districts of Philadelphia through text illuminates its cultural diversity and the richness of an eclectic city. The divisions show the history of the city, and its growth that can be experienced today. This unconventional depiction is a modern twist on old maps, while still maintaining the charm of its subject. I love the different sizes and direction the text reads-it makes the image much more dynamic and energetic. I ordered my own 18"x24" print in grey and blue.

Ork Posters has mapped many cities like Philadelphia, so check out their website to get a piece of your own hometown on your wall.