How do we truly feel when local landmarks, historic buildings, are torn down in the name of progress? Many may argue that the older, decrepit structures are more of an eyesore and have fallen out of style in terms of architectural trends. Others may say it is a necessity as populations grow. But what of cultural conservation? What of the memories built on the backs of familial generations? This elongated cyanotype work explores that desire to preserve what is no longer there or en route to destruction.
 
Made using a freehand illustration of the Pearl Bank Apartments (demolished March 2020) stacked on top of the Golden Mile Complex (sold to a consortium for “redevelopment” in 2021) as a negative exposed to UV lights.