“The Highways of Michigan”

Paper cutting, Watercolor, Glass, 2016

“The Highways of Michigan” explores how highways shape where we live, structure the social ties between city and suburb, and impact the lives of commuters.

“Northern Migration” (I-96, 275, 696 & M-5)

“M-39” (M-39 & I-96, Detroit)

“Nursing Home: I-96N” (I-96 & I-75, Downtown Detroit)

“Breech Birth” (M-10 & I-75, Downtown Detroit)

Hillside Homes

2016

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This paper cutting is a map of the neighborhood around the Hillside Homes where my father grew up in the northeastern Bronx. It was a gift to celebrate his 70th birthday.