Suburbia

Bianca Su

Suburbia is a piece that triggers conversation about the contrast between two common images of the suburbs: one of monotonous residential scenery and the other of a family life. The framed typography sits in a box that may suggest an unchanging and isolated depiction of the suburbs. By way of translating this duality of isolation and new life into visual type in space, the “ouvert” sign displays a decaying typography, yet shows liveliness. This open lit sign welcomes its viewer while conveying a feeling of neglect.

Masonite, acrylic, paint, LED
7 x 16.5 x 4 in