88,568

2023

Hardcover book

8.5 x 11 Inches (22 x 28 cm)

Exploration

The aim was to bring the idea of exploring to neighborhoods and suburbs of Chicago with the idea of looking for appealing textures, places, and intriguing compositions

Uncomfortable Feeling

I was compelled to search in areas not many or few would walk. Back alleys, off the trail roads areas that seemed to be overgrown. My experience in these areas was intimidating, felt like eyes were watching every step I took and I was always monitored. Garage doors would notify me that I was being recorded, the eerie silence, and the nervousness when a car would slowly approach me in any direction.

88,568

This number that is the title of this piece is how many steps it took while creating this book. I recorded how many steps each time i would visit a new neighborhood.