MURAL WATCH: Color My Sidewalk's latest in North Philly

POSTED: Monday, September 19, 2011, 2:00 PM

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A new 30-yard mural on Cecil B. Moore and 15th Street has blurred the line between graffiti and art. With its abstract buildings, breathe-taking skyline and dedication to a recently deceased student, the mural stays loyal to Philadelphians all over.

Tyler Teran, Eric Mozes and Donnell Powell, who make up Color My Sidewalk (CMS), spent 12 days transforming the once white wall into a vivid depiction of Philly living. “We thought, what’s the first thing people think of when they think of Philadelphia?" asks Mozes about the groups largest mural to date. "The skyline!”

However it was the Pop Art-like buildings leading up to the familiar skyline that became the main focus. “I’m not from Philadelphia, but I was intrigued by the aesthetics of the row houses,” comments Powell. “With all the colors, [the buildings] are an art piece in itself.” These additions brought together the neighborhoods, showing what we all see when sitting on our roofs. Other landmarks include the Ben Franklin Bridge and the Comcast Center.

While most of the mural represents Philly, a specific spot is dedicated to remember Temple graduate Roswell Friend, a track-and-field athlete who passed away last August. Although CMS didn’t know him, his recognition is a way to illustrate that a community lives on even after loss.

Be sure to check out CMS’s other murals in the area. This humble group of artists is working to collaborate with others and spread art and color around the city.

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0 like this / 0 don't • Posted 2:47 PM, 09/19/2011

"breathe-taking?"

— HighStrungLoner

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