MAT TOMEZSKO

Revolutionary Philadelphia is a series of collaborative artworks produced through a process of research and discussion. Led by artist Mat Tomezsko, participants from the University Community Collaborative explore local figures and groups who have made revolutionary contributions to civil rights, political activism, criminal justice, racial equality, LGBTQ+ rights, public health, arts and culture, and more. Through a series of presentations, analysis, and hands-on creative work, participants offer their contributions and design a section of the composition that represents their voice. The collaborative design is then painted by the artist. 

Revolutionary Philadelphia connects the past to the present, the individual to society, and offers an opportunity to reevaluate our shared historical narrative. By making art in a way that is inclusive, accessible, and empowering, the concept of the artwork is also embodied in the method in which it is made.