Chicago CTA Red Line – Lawrence


Ties That Bind, 2025

Laminated, tempered glass with printed interlayer

Using watercolors, Tom Torluemke conveys the spontaneous movement of life in the city. Ribbons of color billow from corner to corner, symbolizing the arrival of people from the four metaphorical corners of the world, joining the rich diversity of Uptown. Through the elevator doors, travelers are transported into the heart and soul of Uptown.

Chicago Transit Authority
Fabricated by Skyline Glass, Chicago
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