With this piece, I wanted to capture the fast, energetic rhythm of New York City using layers of color, text, and movement. Taxi fare charts, phrases I’ve heard from drivers, and bits of street language appear and fade beneath bold areas of yellow, red, and black, reflecting the constant push and pull of time, money, and motion. Lines cross and loop like routes on a city map, while rough textures and repeated marks show wear, routine, and everyday life. The process was both messy and deliberate, allowing me to capture small moments of the city where my personal story exists within its noise, systems, and signs. The inspiration behind the taxi theme emerged after I watched several New York City taxi drivers share their stories about how Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani supported them during his time as an Assemblyperson. The passion and sincerity in their voices deeply resonated with me. Listening to such an authentic perspective from the people behind one of the city’s defining elements—the yellow cab—brought a sense of comfort and familiarity, layered with chaos and nostalgia. As the cherry on top, I completed this piece on eve of Mayor Mamdani's inauguration.