Tilting at Giants

Tilting at Giants was commissioned by Philadelphia’s Broad Street Ministry out of a desire to breath fresh visual life into the century-old structure as they welcome Philadelphia’s income disadvantaged and homeless population for daily meals and other support services. Introducing an array of floating windmills to the space created a striking image that transforms the mood of the space, and accents the existing architecture.

"Dayton Castleman's vision and work are important on a couple of different fronts for our burgeoning faith community," states Bill Golderer, convening minister, Broad Street Ministry. "First, the work challenges us in everything we do--from worship services to any other programming we take on--to seek out new ways of being radically open to the mysteries we proclaim. Second, this installation marks an important first step in signaling Broad Street Ministry's desire to be in a mutual and supportive relationship with artists of every kind--who by their courageous and creative work point us beyond the limitations we bump up against every day, and onto new and enlivening possibilities."