PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — When artist Terrence L. Gore was diagnosed with HIV in 2006, his body started to fail him. Yet, he was determined to survive and tell his own story.
To this day, he refuses to give up, and creates amazing art to illustrate the bigger picture.
He recently opened an exhibit titled, ‘Back to My Roots,’ located at Bartram’s Garden.
The garden has been dear to him since childhood, having grown up in the area.
Over the past two decades, Gore has used found materials, many from Bartram’s Garden, to create works of art inspired by his life experiences.
For example, one illustration is framed using fallen branches. In another piece, a gentleman’s mustache is made from feathers.
The exhibit will only be open until December 6, 2025. Guests may contact Bartram’s Garden and ask for Shanna Mitchell for private viewing opportunities. Their email is info@bartramsgarden.org and phone number is (215) 729-5281.
The exhibit will have an open house at Bartram’s Garden’s ‘Handmade Holidays’ event on Saturday, December 6, 2025.
To learn more, visit their website.
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