I am overwhelmed by the intensity of the iconic New York City tall INDUSTRIAL buildings, the CONCRETE sprawl, and the hustle of the subway system. It was so different from the VILLAGE I grew up in that was rich in community, TEXTURES, crafts, and familiarity. I was suddenly questioning everything I knew and felt up until that moment. I studied everything, how people dressed, the details of the clothes, different styles, occupations, lifestyle, habits and language. It was a new world, a fantasy to explore.