Simon Goggin utilizes the medium of collage to navigate the complex layers of Chicago’s history, piecing together a vertical composition that mirrors the city's own upward growth. By juxtaposing vintage elements, the work avoids a singular focal point, instead inviting the eye to wander through a dense thicket of typography, industrial textures, and iconic silhouettes that define the Midwestern metropolis.

The portrait orientation emphasizes the soaring nature of the Chicago skyline, grounding the viewer in a specific sense of place while maintaining a weathered, handmade quality. The arrangement of these disparate parts suggests a living archive, where the physical remnants of the past are recontextualized to highlight the enduring character and rhythmic energy of the city streets.