(Philadelphia, PA – June 2021) – “Roadmap to Joy” is a public-art exhibition curated by Atiba T. Edwards and Mz. Icar Collective in partnership with The Culture Rooms, FOKUS and Arts and Crafts Holdings.   This exhibition features a collection of artists answering the question of what is joy, how do we get there and what does it look like?

“Roadmap to Joy” is a multi-location public art exhibition. “Roadmap to Joy” runs through the summer of 2021 and is on display at 1004 Spring Garden St., and 1124 Spring Garden St. in the Spring Garden area of Philadelphia, PA. Featured artists include Paul Ayihawu; Sa’Diyya Dunkley; Gina Giles; Joelle St. Julien and Andre Walls. 

“Joy is the journey we take – knowing, like with any road traveled there will be speedbumps, potholes and smooth roads – as well as the place we find ourselves during and at the end of each day. Joy is a combination of making peace with where and who you are and having a sense of where and who you want to be in your life. The four artists featured truly capture this and help to suggest paths to joy for all!” – Atiba 

About Atiba T. Edwards

Atiba is the co-founder of FOKUS and the COO of the Brooklyn Children’s Museum. Born in St. Vincent and the Grenadines, he grew up in Brownsville and studied engineering and liberal arts at the University of Michigan.

About Mz. Icar 

Mz. Icar is an anonymous interdisciplinary art collective. Their colorful mixed-media, visual narratives celebrate Women, Global Blackness, and Play.

FEATURED ARTISTS:

Andrea Walls

See Andrea’s work in person at 915 Spring Garden St (and Green St)

Gina Giles

See Gina’s work in person at 1124 Spring Garden (Ridge Street Side)

Joelle St. Julien

See Joelle’s work in person at 1124 Spring Garden (Ridge Street Side)

Paul Ayihawu

See Paul’s work in person at 1004 Spring Garden

Sa’Diyya Dunkley

See Sa’Diyya‘s work in person at 1124 Spring Garden (Ridge Street Side)