Graffiti Pier By Emma Quinn
My trip to graffiti pier was exhilirating to say the least. I had never been to the pier before let alone really planned my trip out prior to arriving there either. I have lived in Philadelphia for four years and never once ventured out to the popular spot. I knew I wanted to visit the pier for this project and understood it was off limits to the public but what I didn’t realize was how terrified I would be when I approached the gate to the entrance.
Entrance gate to graffiti pier Marchw 29 2019
Walking up to this sign made me want to turn right around and go home considering I decided to explore alone. Even so, I decided to walk around the gate and enter at my own risk.
No trespassing sign near entrance to the pier
ABOVE: View of Philadelphia from path leading to the pier
View of pathway to the pier through the brush
ABOVE: View of the water surrounding right side of the pier
Long pathway alongside the right side of the pier
Approaching the abandoned structure was breathtaking. I had only seen pictures of it online and they do not do the pier justice at all.
View from ground level walking between structures
I was hesitant to walk inside the structure at first for my fear of encountering other people but soon got over that as I became absorbed into the artwork lacing every inch of the walls in every direction I looked.
Peering through the columns beneath the structure
Though, the graffiti has permanently taken away the original face of the pier, it has also given artists the ability to show their work in a creative way that has created a Philidelphia landmark for people of all ages and interests with the nack of exploring.
Peering through the columns of the pier surrounded by trees
This project gave me the opportunity to explore a place I had never been before and get out of my comfor zone at the same time. Graffiti Pier is a must see in Philadelphia and I am glad experienced it before leaving the city and moving elsewhere.
Dead center view of the end of the pier and water surrounding
FIN.
Shot and edited by Emma Quinn