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Initiated
in 2002, this ongoing roadside intervention is located
along Route 322 at the gateway to Meadville. Read Between
the Signs (RBTS) involves the design and fabrication
of a 1200' x 9' sculptural relief made of discarded road signs
and featuring solar- and wind-powered kinetic components. RBTS is
attached to an existing chain link fence surrounding PennDOT's
storage lot and depicts images and forms that reference the
Allegheny Mountains, the French Creek watershed, roads, PennDOT
workers, farms and forests. This sculptural “fence” beautifies
the gateway to Meadville, while creating a unique sense of
place and identity for our community. Since 2002 RBTS has
evolved into a participatory community-based public art project
led by Arts & Environment Initiative Director and artist
Amara Geffen. It also has become a landmark for the Meadville
community.
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