Haley Simone is a painter, public artist, and director creating in Philadelphia. Her practice revolves around music, distilling the joy and energy of live musical performance into vibrant, bold works. Haley’s work has a permanent home at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh, the New Brunswick Rail Station, and the Asbury Park Boardwalk.
Inspiration
South Street holds an important place in the musical history of Philadelphia as a home for incredible contributions to the world of jazz and punk. I wanted to honor this incredible history through a design that captured musical celebration. My piece depicts musicians of various genres, surrounded by community, filling the air of South Street with joyous music.