Closed For Winter

Description

“Closed For Winter” captures the quiet introspection of Chicago’s Navy Pier during its off-season dormancy. The iconic Ferris wheel, usually a vibrant beacon of summer revelry, stands silent, its skeletal form etched against a muted sky. I was drawn to the stark beauty of this stillness, a profound contrast to the bustling energy it typically embodies.

The snow-dusted stairs in the foreground serve not just as a visual anchor, but as a metaphor for the path ahead – a journey through stillness and anticipation, marked by the gentle accumulation of time and nature’s embrace. This photograph speaks to the inherent beauty of dormancy, the quiet power of nature, and the enduring presence of landmarks even when they are at rest.

Gallery Exhibitions & Awards for “Closed For Winter“

2025 TAG “Winter Gala”, December
2026 TAG “Peace”, January

Edition Details

Photographs are printed in limited editions (no more than 25 total will be printed) and
each archival pigment print is individually signed, dated and numbered by the artist.

• 10 x 15 Edition of 12
• 20 x 30 Edition of 8
• 32 x 48 Edition of 5