About the Design
Graffiti artist Chris Smith wheat-pasted a collection of old and recent area newspapers, photos and copies into an abstract graffiti piece around the lower portion of the dinosaur. Some parts are dyed with coffee, tea or other materials to give them an older look. Making use of negative space and limited color, black and white portraits of Pittsburgh icons and personalities are portrayed in various places and sizes around the dinosaur. Paint splotches, stains,instances of type, pictures and ornamental designs are incorporated into an overall semi-tattered look. The hip and historical presentation of this Stegosaurus pays homage both to Pittsburgh’s noble "yesterday" and its cutting-edge "today."

About the Sponsor
Ketchum Pittsburgh, a leader in public relations and communications consulting, has earned a strong reputation as a full-service agency locally and nationally.  Ketchum is known for its passionate, experienced, and highly creative team of professionals who focus on achieving results for a wide array of clients, including Carnegie Museum of Natural History's DinoMite Days.