Termite TV Collective

Places of Power - Las Parcelas and Colobó Gardens Exhibition
2026-06-05 17:00 - 2026-07-19 20:00 (America/New_York) | Cherry Street Pier, 121 N Christopher Columbus Blvd, Philadelphia, PA, 19106, United States
Termite TV’s community-based “Places of Power” Augmented Reality / VR exhibition will be on view at Studio 1, Cherry Street Pier from June 1 to 15, 2026. “Places of Power” aims to inspire participatory, community-driven, technology-enabled media arts production in Philadelphia communities facing cultural erasure, strengthening community bonds, prompting intergenerational sharing, and preserving stories and memories among the city’s underserved communities.
Through a co-creation process, Termite TV artists lead workshops in visual storytelling, Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and 3D Photogrammetry. Using these emerging media tools allows participants to create immersive works and experiences that amplify the sense of memory, kinship, connection, and empathy. Through the AR installations created by the participants, physical landmarks and objects in the neighborhood are transformed into portals, bringing the voices and memories of residents to life.

Abstract Mind - workshop with Edith Zapata
2026-07-18 12:00 - 15:00
A skill-share workshop where observation becomes inspiration.

Edith Zapata, (bio below) our Cherry Street Pier studio neighbor, brings us a custom workshop: Abstract Mind –
Develop an understanding of your visual preferences in everyday life. Experiment with techniques that will translate your surroundings into abstract art.
Through guided observation and reflection, you will explore how your personal “image map” is formed both consciously and unconsciously by the visual choices you make daily.
The goal is to slow down the pace of everyday life, creating space for intentional observation and presence. Through this process, you can strengthen your connection to your surroundings, enhance environmental awareness, and cultivate a more mindful and meaningful relationship with the visual world.
You’ll walk away with personal artwork that translates, through abstraction, the intimate and subjective perception of your own environment.
**No technical skills are required. Paint and mark-making materials will be provided; you are also welcome to bring your own supplies.
*You can also opt to bring printed images of your visual preferences, preferably of your own surroundings.
Contact us if you have questions!
More about Edith: https://www.artezv.com/ @ez.v88
