For much of his life, Roberto Lugo has used art as a way to communicate with others on a deeper, more personal level.
Now, he is teaming up with Mural Arts Philadelphia to share that artistic element with others in the Kensington neighborhood where he was born and raised, writes John Sanders for CBS News Philadelphia.
“Art gets to the heart of the person, and it’s more emotional, and you build a connection with somebody without words,” Lugo said.
Throughout his artistic career, Lugo has concluded that people want to see themselves reflected in art.
To this end, he is using inspiration from the Kensington community to design three 12-foot immersive sculptures with colorful patterns as part of a new project titled, “We Here.”
“Embodying art’s power to unite, heal and inspire communities, this project seeks to instill joy, ignite change, and foster community well-being through creativity and sculpture in Philadelphia’s Kensington community, known for its resilience and strength amid social and economic challenges,” said Lugo.
This month, the sculptures will be transported to their future homes in Kensington and be installed at:
Lugo hopes the sculptures will inspire others to see the beauty of Kensington.
Read more about Roberto Lugo’s new art project in CBS News Philadelphia.
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