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VICKIE BYRON
TEXT IN THE CITY
In this recent series, lively patterns and colors capture the energy of a commute between the boroughs of Brooklyn and Queens. The text is made up or found, large and obscure, tucked into cracks, advertised, political as in “Watch the Gap” or “TURN LEFTist.” Loud text complements architectural geometry and bulbous graffiti, pairs with organic growth. Elevated trains offer a high vantage point. Thinking about the speed of the tracks and the breaks in our vision, flashing windows open and and obscure our views, while diagonal lines increase the speed.
 Alignment RepairOil on canvas 52" x 60" |  KEEP OUTOil on canvas 52" x 60" |  GATESOil on canvas 60" x 52" |
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 Watch the GapOil on canvas 52" x 60" |  Manhattan Bridge OverpassOil on canvas 60" x 52" |  DEUCEOil on canvas 52" x 60" |
 Happy New FeminismOil on canvas 52" x 60" |  TURN LEFTistOil on canvas 52" x 60" |  LubeOil on canvas 52" x 60" |
 B'WAY JUNCTIONOil on Canvas 52" x 60" |  Pulaski Bridge L.I.C.Oil on canvas 52" x 60" |  Watch the GapPencil on paper 20" x 26" |
 Detour LeftPencil on paper 20" x 26" |  ShinePencil on paper 20" x 26" |  EEP OUTPencil on paper |
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