Things Are Looking Up is a series of images that explore the surreal relationship of  experiencing roadside attractions as if in a dream. These high contrast, black and white images are layered in dark symbolism and humor. The images were made in response to the financial crisis at the time and what felt like the beginning of America’s great division. This work both honors and transforms the kitschy, quick entertainment of Route 66 into heavier, more cryptic images of death, suffering, and existential malaise. The series was made using Kodak Technical Pan 35 mm film and processed in special developer to provide full tonal range and high contrast simultaneously.