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The King and I
This reverse frontier trek, from the west to east lead ultimately to the Arch, the “Gateway to the West” (a inverse Manifest Destiny) along a single boulevard, enacted through the character of “urban king” with a Burger King crown the vision of Rust Belt decay. Pushing a shopping cart, and collecting urban detritus, the king traverses posh western neighborhoods, mansions and Washington University, through factory wastelands, decaying Opera buildings, and ultimately the “inner city” core.
2002
8 miles down Lindell Boulevard
Cardboard crown, grocery cart, wood, concrete, digital video
Video still.