Roots of the City was photographed in Bologna during its exhibition, positioned among a city shaped by centuries of architecture and human ambition. Against this historical backdrop, the work reflects on the often-unseen role of trees within urban life.

Trees cool the streets, host birds, cleanse the air, and offer mental calm—functioning as the city’s living infrastructure. By placing this contemporary interpretation of an urban skyline in dialogue with Bologna’s towers, the artwork connects natural systems with built environments, past and present.

Framed in black oak with museum glass, the piece invites contemplation and serves as a quiet yet powerful focal point in both public and private spaces.