Sticker series highlights
Below is a curated slideshow of some of the most thought provoking or striking images taken during the July 17 sticker hunt. A big thank you to the street art scene for doing what they do. This wouldn't be possible without them!
Keep Going, Vincent "thepanman" Sparacino
Thepanman first appeared in the Philadelphia street arts scene circa 2016. Since then, many wall pastes and messages of empowerment and love have been spread across the city. Even though 2017 may have been rough, thepanman reminds us all to keep going. Life is a marathon, not a sprint.
thepanman on Instagram
Rebel Girl, Nicole K, Taped Off TV
2017 was the year of the Rebel Girl. The year of women standing up, speaking their truths unafraid, and leading the charge for change across government and local levels. This piece was created while still under the Rainbow Alternative moniker (08-17).
"We're so accustomed to hearing insect sounds we seldom listen to them...". This collaboration between the Bines art collective and local artist Aviz goes to show that it's easy to overlook the little things. Be more present in life and maybe you will see something you hadn't before.
Not My Jawn, Artist Unknown
This piece resonates with a large part of the American public's resentment to Trump. Although Trump lost the general election and still gained office, many of the U.S. seems to fall in the camp of total disapproval. Nothing better than the intersection of a movement (#NotMyPresident) and local slang.
2016 and 2017 saw some of the most sweeping reform for the use of recreational and medicinal cannabis. Since 2016, 7 states have legalized for medicinal and other decriminalized. The pineapple is one symbol often attributed to "cannabis culture".
