Under Our Roads

Under Our Road
Phragmites, dirt, 300 year old brick from Philadelphia, hand truck
9′ x 8′ x 3′
2021

How do roadways impact natural systems, ecology, and relationships to one another and with land?

An installation with phragmites— a mostly invasive colonizer plant species that thrives in swampy marshes was created. They are positioned next to centuries old bricks unearthed during recent construction in Cedar Park, West Philadelphia. The bricks are remnants of a city and place that is no longer visible but still the industrial foundation of the city. Positioning both the bricks, earth, and phragmites together invites viewers to consider their relationships.