Growing up in downtown Chicago surrounded by the constant upward movement inspired this series of work. I’ve always been fascinated by the structures that support all the building in progress - cranes, rebar, all the heavy gear - and the ballet it all performs in the service of the city. The roads must roll.

The blending of structured and seemingly uncontrolled elements evokes a narrative of the city’s growth and expansion, reaching up towards the sky, yet simultaneously conveys a sense of disarray and complexity inherent in urban development. The patinated surface of the metal adds depth to the work, indicating time’s effect on man-made structures and alluding to the historical layers within a city.

The juxtaposition of the city’s architecture against the chaotic girders is a statement on the intersection of order and disarray, of planning and serendipity. This tension between control and chaos represents the unpredictable nature of life within the urban context.