Untitled (1800 Market St)

Using Practical Geometry, a technique used by masons and carpenters to render geometric shapes, MOMO has developed a methodology for creating abstract art. Over the summer, MOMO taught his methodology to students in Mural Arts’ Art Education program, and then painted a mural with the students, using the same techniques. The workshops were complemented by creating “how-to” videos that instructs others on implementing the practice. In October, youth from the Art Education classes taught MOMO’s techniques to the general public.

During his stay, MOMO used the same technique to create this monumental 22-story mural at the Sonesta, Philadelphia.

This project was part of Open Source, a citywide exhibition that brought 14 extraordinary artists from around the world to Philadelphia. They worked with Mural Arts Philadelphia and guest curator Pedro Alonzo to create a new series of public artworks that explore and illuminate Philadelphia’s diverse urban identity.