SWOON

In an effort to help those struggling with substance abuse, SWOON worked with Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program.

artist SWOON

© 2015, SWOON. 3060 West Jefferson Street, Philadelphia, PA. Photos by Steve Weinik.

© 2015, SWOON. Rocket Cat Cafe, 2001 Frankford Avenue, Philadelphia, PA. Photos by Steve Weinik.

Open Source: SWOON 

In an effort to help those struggling with substance abuse, SWOON worked with Mural Arts’ Restorative Justice program to develop an understanding of the conditions and context of trauma that lead to and perpetuate lifelong addiction. In collaboration with Jessica Radovich, a mental health counselor and yoga instructor, SWOON developed a series of classes that help address trauma as it relates to addiction and loss. The classes took place in Graterford SCI, Interim House, and with the Mural Arts’ Guild program. From this experience, she is developing a series of portraits that will appear in a public space.

Project Images 

  • Swoon and crew installing in Brewerytown. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Installation in Brewerytown. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Swoon installing in Brewerytown. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Swoon and crew installing at Rocket Cat Cafe. Photo by Steve Weinik.

  • Swoon installing at Rocket Cat Cafe. Photo by Steve Weinik.

Open Source is presented by: 

Lead corporate support provided by 

Generous additional support provided by: 

Christian R. & Mary F. Lindback Foundation, City of Philadelphia, Ford Foundation, The Barra Foundation, Sadie Coles HQ London, Paula Cooper Gallery New York, and Blum & Poe Los Angeles, New York, and Tokyo.

For a complete listing of Open Source sponsors, visit the Open Source landing page.

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