little red string.

(photo by jeff reeder)

so there's this installation of amazing tiny lanterns in an otherwise kind of dank tunnel right across the street from our studio. i'd wondered its story since we rented the space, and kept worrying it would vanish mysteriously before i got to take a proper photo of it. then my studiomate, kate, solved the whole thing this morning with an email.

Stop by and revel in an evening of music, food, and community with the Asian Arts Initiative to celebrate the final evening of "the little red string" installation by artists Jonathan and Kimberly Stemler:

WHEN: Monday, July 6, 7-9 p.m.

WHERE: Carlton Street between 11th & 12th Streets, Chinatown (north of Vine, south of Callowhill)

WHAT: Visually suggesting stars and constellations, "the little red string" lanterns beneath a dark viaduct light the way for the community's expansion in Chinatown North. Each of the lanterns are inscribed with personal stories from community members describing their connection with the night sky in their respective homelands and traditions.

Before the artists remove the lanterns the following day, this is the last chance to enjoy the beauty that they have brought to the neighborhood!

so, i'll be out there this week at some point, trying to capture at least a few photos of this really exquisite little installation before it's gone forever. if you're in philly, i highly recommend coming by to peek at it before next tuesday (and you can also send me a twitter message if you're in the neighborhood and want to grab a snack at reading terminal or see our little studio space!)