City #7: Esofou
14 x 11”, Pen and Gouache on Paper

The city of Esofou mimics the temperament of the day’s weather. When it rains, the houses cry with paint dripping down their sides. When it snows, the legs of the houses become frigid and no longer sway with the wind. At night, the houses slowly creep towards the center of the city. During Autumn, houses turn beautiful shades of red, orange, and yellow, while during the Summer, the roofs imitate flames of fire blowing in the wind.

Cities of You is a project that envisions people as imaginary places using words and paintings. Inspired by Italo Calvino’s Invisible Cities, I travel through each city and describe their special properties- how the buildings are built, how the people live, its history, culture, and reputation. As the project progresses, I revisit some cities, describing how they evolve over time or enter unexplored parts of the cities. The intended result is to be able to imagine relationships as dynamic spaces in which one can visit, walk through, and explore.

Cities of You is created by Brian Foo. You can check out the project’s website or store for more information!

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Brian Foo is also having his first art show in NYC at Space B on June 8th and 9th. Food and drinks will be provided, and the event will be free. Brian is also planning to do some on-the-spot art collaborations with guests of the show, so do some creativity warm-ups before you come! Please RSVP on the event page, so there will be enough refreshments!