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Edition: 25. 16 x 20 Inches. Hand-Painted Multiple with 2-Color Screen Print on 335gsm Coventry Rag Fine Art Paper. $125.00. "With each city I visited on my tour, there's always a small amount of getting to know the environment before I jump into the work. I'd like to think my work has some reflection on everything I am taking in. In Detroit after getting familiar with 1xRUN's facility itself and my collaborator Jonny, things moved fast and seamlessly. I am right at home wherever I am creating and this time was the same. It takes a certain element of chance to drop in somewhere and make work that is relatively undetermined making creative decisions and resolving challenges on the fly, but the final result exceeded expectations. Detroit is a fascinating place. It obviously has been through a rough past, but the current state is inspirational. It has both an urban center vibe with plenty space to roam around and explore. I have always been attracted to urban decay and Detroit has a never-ending supply of that. And what feels like an intimidating city at first, the people are welcoming, positive, and for the most part, anticipating the rebirth of such a remarkable city. Detroit is a place if resilience and there's definitely a unique energy that comes with that." - Erik Otto.