Our Land, Our Movement

About the Project 

Our Land, Our Movement is a public art project focused on healing our bodies and lands. Led by artist Marguerite Hemmings, this expansive series engages with communities living in West Philly, Olney and Chinatown who feel disconnected/unsafe/restricted from their bodies and neighborhoods. During the summer and fall of 2023, community members can participate in free workshops by urban farmers and artist organizers, witness performances by teens in public spaces, and attend a dedication revealing new public artwork.

Our Land, Our Movement is Porch Light’s signature project in collaboration with the City of Philadelphia’s Department of Behavioral Health and Intellectual disABility Services (DBHIDS). This is the first of a three-part series inspired by the DBHIDS Comprehensive TEC Plan, which works to address trauma, achieve equity and engage community. Hemmings’ project is rooted in addressing trauma, and subsequent signature projects will focus on equity and community.