“No Turn on Red” is an interactive web piece that explores patience and timing through a socially constructed lens. It’s a metaphor representing how we must wait at a red light even when we don’t feel like it. “No Turn on Red” is conceived of as a metaphor and a meditation on the notion of standing still when wanting to be in motion. It stems from the frustration of sitting at a red light, waiting to turn right but not being able to because the sign says, “No Turn on Red.” These connected web pages are designed to illustrate these ideas.

“No Turn on Red” is a companion piece to “Avenue S” (2020-present) (http://ghostcity.com/visualchaos2020/index.html) and continues the metaphor of streets and roadways. “Avenue S” began during the early days of the pandemic and has grown to over 800 pages. It is labyrinth filled with animations and photographs. Both of these pieces connect the metaphor of roads and streets. When you slow down in this fast-paced environment—you become more aware of your surroundings.