About the Flag:
This flag features an image made from street posters collected from cities around the world, handwoven in the artist’s Philadelphia studio. By cutting the posters into strips and weaving them together, Galen transforms old advertisements into a new shared story. The work reflects the immigrant experience, showing how separate and fragile pieces can come together to create strength, connection, and something entirely new.
About the Artist:
Galen Gibson-Cornell is a Philadelphia-based artist whose work explores cities, travel, and urban life. After earning his MFA and receiving a Fulbright Fellowship to Budapest, he developed a signature style by collecting street posters and other found materials from around the world. His work has been shown internationally and is included in collections such as Microsoft and the Museum of Wisconsin Art. He is currently represented by galleries in Philadelphia, New York, and Tennessee.
