The Lunch Truck Project (2011)

The Lunch Truck Project (2011) was the second iteration of a Mural Arts Philadelphia Art Education project led by artist Shira Walinsky. It involved three food trucks: Denise’s Soul Food, La Marqueza and The Sweet Box. Students from the ArtWorks! Program created a series of graphic and recognizable designs that enhanced the visibility of lunch trucks located around Philadelphia. The project also provided a window into the history of the lunch trucks, as well as the various people and families who work them. The project also provided an opportunity for students to taste the various cuisines and to learn about their origins. In addition to the vehicle wraps, students interviewed and documented in photographs the project’s creative process. Through the creation of distinctive designs, and interaction with truck owners this project sought to capture the experiences and culture lunch trucks contribute to this city’s rich heritage.

Location Note: Temporary project no longer on view (vehicle wraps designed to last 3-5 years).