When I first started the Empty Signs project in 2018, I didn’t overthink it; there is an abundance of them where I live, so I decided to make a series. After I had finished, an additional meaning became more clear to me. I feel as if it shows viewers all of the places that once had names. Everything from fast food restaurants, sporting good stores, and hotels are all just forgotten. The signs are giant decaying monuments which shows the crumbling of capitalism in America. 

EMPTY SIGNS

This image was created in early 2018. I worked at this print company for 5 years where I would have an hour lunch break, sometimes I would go around town and see how many images I could capture during that short time. I would get lunch at a Wendy's and this was a motel directly behind it. Something mysterious about a sign with nothing on it, but a business that's still intact. 

Empty Sign 05

What is the value?

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