Roadsworth - Feature Film Now Released!

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Explore the work of Roadsworth and his controversial art in the streets.

The feature film is now released!

Peter Gibson (a.k.a. Roadsworth) began a playful dialogue with the citizens of Montreal through a series of artistic interventions. Using stencils and paint, he set out to transform a crosswalk into a row of birthday candles, and double lines on the street into a zipper.

He had to face charges for over 80 counts of mischief. His art has quietly aroused the imagination of passers-by, but media reports of his arrest thrust him into the limelight. What followed was a public dialogue on art and public space. Artistic communities support Roadsworth, but in the city's eyes, he has crossed the line.

Rediscover the CITIZENShift content that takes you back to 2005 when director Alan Kohl began to develop the film.

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Crossing the Line: who is Roadsworth?

Peter Gibson, a.k.a. Roadsworth could face up to $100,000 in fines for his controversial 'street' art. He brings urban banalities to life by creating candles out of crosswalks, for example. He makes one stop to reflect, as does all good art. The question i...

Video - citizenshift - 04/08/2005 - 00:00 - 2 comments

Crossing the Line: inspirations

Artist Andy Goldsworthy's influence on Roadsworth and how 9/11 was the catalyst for his impulse to make art in the streets....

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Crossing the Line: first day in court

He has succeeded in provoking thought with his art, but is Roadsworth prepared to face the consequences in a court of law?...

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Roadsworth Reflects

Peter Gibson looks back on his Roadsworth experience....

Video - citizenshift - 21/12/2005 - 00:00 - 2 comments

Roadsworth's "Designer Bike Path"

Roadsworth enjoys the irony in creating a work that has been approved by the City of Montreal, a bike path of his own design that will add some flair to the neighbourhood. Locals come out and watch as Peter Gibson gets used to creating his art without havi...

Video - citizenshift - 21/12/2005 - 00:00 - 2 comments

Art in Public Spaces

Roadsworth's story inspires discussions of artistic expression and the use of public spaces....

Video - citizenshift - 21/12/2005 - 00:00 - 2 comments

Andy Goldsworthy - Spark TV

A glimpse at the work and of Andy Goldsworthy, prolific UK artist who works with natural materials, often in nature. Watch a clip here on the making of "Faultline" a piece that consists of carefully placed stones & boulders brought from a quarry in England...

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