Shadow World is a project by David Kessler to document the lives of real people living under the El Train in Kensington, a neighborhood in North Philadelphia. He gives people a chance to give a first person account of their lives. It's political work, giving a voice to people that aren't heard from as much.

I thought Jennifer had written about this guy at some point, but I couldn't find it. Anyway, a lot of times, political types have a hard time with political art. What's the message? Where's the demand? Artists are taking on a different project than we are, though. They are moving consciousness and perspective and causing unusual juxtapositions that shake up our comfortable realities. Kessler's video work is pretty simple, but that's because his subject is so rich that he doesn't need to dress it up.

As you can see, there is an opening tomorrow night at The International House, 3701 Chestnut St, 6PM - 8PM. As long as the weather is bike-able, I'll be there. Maybe I'll see some other Philadelphians I know there, too? Let me know if you plan to go.

Cross-posted at ThisTooWillPass