~ chasing ephemera ~

The Beacon of The 'Hood

The Beacon of The 'Hood

The convenience store is seen as the central of many black neighborhoods. A central meeting point for various activities and products. I went out to explore how the lights of a convenience store shine during the night time hours, emulating the purpose of a beacon of a lighthouse; reminding you of where you are no matter how far you stray away.

 This piece has been shown in: 

 August 1st, 2014: How To Make A Hood, Arts Incubator in Washington Park, Chicago IL

 March 30th, 2012: Reunited, Lode Drive Projects, Worth IL