Set against a European riverside, May’s lens focuses on the intersection of human presence and the physical remnants of the city. The composition uses the landscape orientation to stretch the viewer's gaze across a scene marked by signs of wear and the slow creep of disrepair. There is a specific wit here, found in the way everyday objects or people are framed against the backdrop of a changing environment, suggesting a narrative that is both personal and public.

The work moves beyond simple documentation to offer a subtle critique of how we inhabit shared spaces. By highlighting the structural anatomy of the riverbank alongside moments of solitary reflection, May invites a deeper look at the textures of urban rebellion and the quiet anxieties that ripple through modern life. It is a study of what remains when the rush of economic growth slows down, leaving behind a landscape that is both weathered and strangely resilient.