RECYCLED CITY was created by artists Harry Anderson and Smokie Kittner for THE PLEASE TOUCH MUSEUM, a children's museum in Philadelphia, PA. It is made of found objects and and recycled materials. The work takes for it's theme Philadelphia, referencing both the historic and contemporary architecture of the city. While RECYCLED CITY is aimed at the Museum's young audience it also contains references intended to amuse the adults who accompany them.
The artwork consist of four parts. Wall one takes its inspiration from the city's past and focuses on the area between Broad Street (Philadelphia's main North / South corridor) and the Delaware River. Wall two references the area just west of Broad Street, CENTER CITY. Wall three looks toward Fairmount Park and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. Above it are three dioramas that emphasis recycling. The Benjamin Franklin Bridge was the visual source for wall four. To view more select the links below.