Ellen Tiberino, of art-family royalty, fighting to keep a legacy alive in gentrifying Powelton Village
"With gentrification coming along, the cultural identity is being erased from the community," Ellen Tiberino said.
The Philadelphia Inquirer | Jul 12, 2018
Article by: Julia Terruso
Images by: David Maialetti
Tiberino’s donkeys are more meant to showcase the creative spirit of Philadelphia…
“You can so more good from the inside,” she says. “You can make change happen.”
Al Dia | June 28th, 2016
Article by: Alicia Lozano
Images: Courtesy of Al Dia
On the lookout for Philly's 'Boricua' donkey
The Tiberino family, often referred to as “The West Philly Wyeths,” have been creating art in their Powelton Village neighborhood for over half a century. Daughter Ellen Tiberino works in ceramics and stained glass.
Documentary by: WHYY
Tiberino – The West Philly Wyeths
Ellen Tiberino | Press
Local artist creates mosaic tapestry to help heal the heartache of 2020
“Artists Ellen Tiberino and Alvin Tull collaborated to create “Opposing Forces.””
Metro Philadelphia | October 6, 2021
Article by: A.D. Amorosi
Images: Courtesy of Metro Philadelphia
Ellen Tiberino – an artist in her own right
The daughter of West Philadelphia greats Ellen Powell and Joseph Tiberino, Ellen has carved her own fine niche in the art world.
Philly Voice | April 13,2018
Article by A.D Amorosi
Images by: Tiberino Family Archives
Music for Installations: Stealing Brian Eno’s idea for a box set, The Key looks at the sound of Philly galleries
When Ellen Tiberino debuted her West Philly-based community-designed mosaic in collaboration with Neighborhood Time Exchange.
West Philly artist Ellen Tiberino to unveil community-designed mosaic
The artist in residence from March through July has been West Philadelphia mosaic artist Ellen Tiberino who has more than 15 years’ experience of working in the arts.
The Philadelphia Fellowship for Black Artists
The West Philly mosaic artist, famed for her own, and its name-brand local museum, exhibits her work regularly along the East Coast. And conducts workshops for organizations such as Mural Arts, People’s Emergency Center and more.
Through the Looking Glass
The scion of celebrated Philadelphia artists, mosaicist and sculptor Ellen Tiberino has taken a leap of faith to strike out on her own.