South Street Beat
The Gift of the Inner Child
D
uring a time of turbulence, Love Bubbles embodies a moment of connecting peace. This mural, located at 226 South Street, was painted by acclaimed artist Amir Campbell. When, on June 6, an estimated 50,000 people participated in Black Lives Matter protests in Philadelphia, the enormity of the moment hit home for Amir. “Of course, me being African American I’ve experienced a lot of things,” he said. “Some people were made to fight and some to remain neutral . . . we’re all still
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human. What was my part of the conversation?” said Amir, relating his thoughts from early June. Within days, Amir’s artistic voice was given a public channel through a commission by the South Street Headhouse District. Describing his vision for Love Bubbles, Amir said, “I was thinking that it would speak to everybody. That it would harbor peace that would create that frequency, no matter what race, what creed.” See more from Amir at www.instagram.com/amiracleartistry. ■
