Lift Bridges At Dusk, Calumet (2012) Photograph by Leon Sarantos

Chicago, City of Bridges: This digital art portrays the lift bridges across the Calumet River in Chicago. Many bridges were built along the Calumet River since its development in the 1860s. The Calumet harbor continues to be the region’s busiest port. Since land and water traffic both needed throughways, this has meant the design of movable bridges. Land traffic was halted when ships needed to clear the bridge area. The center-span lift bridges can be seen with the Chicago Skyway Bridge in the background.

I see the notion of transformation as being true of this region on a symbolic level as well being my artistic media. The vibrant colors in my art represent the vital role this industrial hub played in developing the Calumet region.

I was honored to have this digital art selected for the 69th Annual Salon Show. The exhibit was sponsored by South Shore Arts in Indiana. The distinguished juror was Daniel Schulman. He is with the City of Chicago’s Department of Cultural Affairs, and has over 25 years of curatorial experience at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Modern Art in New York, as well as at the Art Institute of Chicago.

My digital art is printed on enhanced matte, archival paper. It is shipped well-protected in a sturdy cardboard tube. If you prefer a larger size print please contact me. I can also provide prints on canvas.

Materials used:

Enhanced matte, archival paper

Details:

• Photograph on Paper
• From a limited edition of 100
• Size: 38.1 x 27.94 x 0.25cm (unframed)
• Signed and numbered certificate of authenticity
• Style: Urban and Pop
• Subject: Architecture and cityscapes