Who was the Philadelphia Wireman?

• A. an unknown artist who made sculptures from refuse and other objects
• B. A widely known urban sculptor.
• C. A painter who used found materials.
• D. A muralist from Philadelphia.

Answer: (A)

The Philadelphia Wireman refers to an anonymous artist from Philadelphia who created small sculptures from wire and other found materials. The key idea is the mystery of the maker's identity paired with the chosen medium and process—wire sculpture assembled from discarded objects. This description matches best because it emphasizes both the material (wire and found scraps) and the anonymity of the creator, rather than painting, mural work, or fame. The other roles describe artists working in different media or with different reputations, which don’t fit the Philadelphia Wireman.