Amanda Shopa

Film Photography & Fiber Arts

Weeks 33–36 of 209 Weeks

This black and white photo shows a crumbling concrete wall between the road and Lake Michigan in Chicago. Because the wall is chipped, the viewer can see the rebar inside of the dividing wall.
This black and white photo shows a crumbling concrete wall between the road and Lake Michigan in Chicago. Because the wall is chipped, the viewer can see the rebar inside of the dividing wall.
Week 33 (front)
"We're exploring the possibility of building a wall to stem the exodus." "Don't be ridiculous," Goddard said, "only idiots build walls." –Neal Shusterman, The Toll. Photo notes: Chicago, December 2023.
Week 33 (back)

Week 33 of 209 Weeks: “We’re exploring the possibility of building a wall to stem the exodus.” “Don’t be ridiculous,” Goddard said, “only idiots build walls.” –Neal Shusterman, The Toll

Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023

This black and white photo shows a stenciled NO DIVING sign. The paint is chipping, showing a concrete wall beneath.
Week 34 (front)
"Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward." —Kurt Vonnegut Jr. Photo notes: Chicago, December 2023
Week 34 (back)

Week 34 of 209 Weeks: “Laughter and tears are both responses to frustration and exhaustion. I myself prefer to laugh, since there is less cleaning up to do afterward.” —Kurt Vonnegut Jr.

Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023

This black and white photo shows two short-term rental e-bikes submerged in water.
Week 35 (front)
"I care about you because I want you to care about me. I care because I have become aware of my absolute dependency upon you, whoever you are, for the outcome of my social, my democratic experience." —June Jordan. Photo notes: Chicago, December 2023
Week 35 (back)

Week 35 of 209 Weeks: “I care about you because I want you to care about me. I care because I have become aware of my absolute dependency upon you, whoever you are, for the outcome of my social, my democratic experience.” —June Jordan

Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023

This black and white photo shows a drain pipe coming out of a wall. A vertical stain runs from the pipe. A sticker below the pipe says "Mural #19005," showing an official mark from the City of Chicago. The wall is rough and chipping. The mural is not shown in the photograph.
Week 36 (front)
"What I want to say is / that the past is the past, / and the present is what your life is, / and you are capable of choosing what that will be, / darling citizen." —Mary Oliver, "Mornings at Blackwater." Photo notes: Chicago, December 2023
Week 36 (back)

Week 36 of 209 Weeks: “What I want to say is / that the past is the past, / and the present is what your life is, / and you are capable of choosing what that will be, / darling citizen.” —Mary Oliver, “Mornings at Blackwater.”

Photo Notes: Chicago, December 2023

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