Ruins Past, Future Possibilities

Oil on wood, mixed media

36 inches x 36 inches x 7 inches

2008

I find great joy in creating pieces that tell powerful stories. While exploring New York City with “Forgotten New York” as my guide, I discovered the abandoned Revere Sugar Refinery in Red Hook, Brooklyn. Once a vibrant part of the community, it now stood closed, nearly forgotten.

Back in my studio, I was inspired to create several works, including “Remnants of a Factory, Now Gone” and “Ruins Past, Future Possibilities.” Using archival corrugated cardboard and layers of wood, these pieces blend light and shadow, reflecting on the past while embracing hope for the future.

A year later, I returned to the site and was profoundly moved to see the refinery had been completely demolished—a stark reminder of how quickly such structures can disappear. I placed a bird as a symbol of life and nature, weaving our stories from our built environment alongside the enduring presence of the natural world.

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