Found objects used to represent the Philadelphia Museum of Art include buttons and non-toxic markers. Dominos are used for a Louise Nevelson sculpture. A wrench and a small fan blade are used to represent other outdoor sculptures.
Big Bird and friends arrive at the museum. The plaza in front is made from an old board game, screening and pebbles.
A light switch in the form of a swan floats upon the Schuylkill River in front of the old Philadelphia Water Works. Elements used include combs, plastic toys, fabric, dried flowers and gum wrappers.
This view looks to the left of the central diorama, the FOUND OBJECT ART GALLERY. Works seen are on the left wall BROKEN FIESTA by Harry Anderson, a sculpture , RUNNING MAN also by Harry Anderson. A Campbell's Soup Can after A. W. and a Don Quixote, unknown (a flee market find, made of nuts, bolts and screws).
This view of the Found Object Art Gallery shows on the far right THE NUMBER FIVE by Michael Ahearn, on the back wall to the right of the column is Charmaine Caire's BEACH BLANKET BINGO, to the left of the column is a work created with a pan by Patsali. Hugo Hsu created the LADY BUG on the ceiling and the BUTTERFLY on the floor.
A close up of the diorama on the right reveals a tableau of a family engaged in composting and recycling. The figures are composed of hard ware.
View other sections of RECYCLED CITY
City Wall One, Wall Two or Wall Four
For more information about the artists and their work visit
www.harry-anderson.com
www.smokiekittner.com