YOU ARE HERE - city wide installation

Screen Printed stickers, 8" x 10"

The urban silhouette is, in itself, an advertisement for and an icon of the city form. Artistic portrayals of the city traditionally glamorize and idealize the skyline, composing a panoramic profile of the side of the landscape that matters the most for formal and representative purposes. The architecture of a city functions, even from a distance, as an identifier for a city’s inhabitants.

The decals created for use in this project illustrate an augmented version of Boston’s skyline, which highlights the most recognized architectural landmarks. The decals have been placed outside the hub of the city, but still within view of the predominant architecture. The decals featured in this project encourage whoever may come across them to locate themselves, physically and metaphorically, in relation to the iconic architecture that defines the city.