GDX Automotive: Demolition
I have long been interested in industrial sites. Growing up in Indiana, every town had a factory. Today most of these factories are shut down. But their footprint leaves a deep mark on the land. In 2010 I did a series of work called Monuments which was an in depth study of three factories near my home that were shuttered. After completing this exhibit I was living in Wabash, Indiana, and the decision was made to remove the old GDX Automotive factory. I decided to grab my paint and document the demolition. What I was painting was constantly moving, literally being torn down. I wanted to capture this crumbling movement in a few bold brush strokes.
