This installation comprises multiple sets of flags that are printed, cut, shifted, and sewn together through secondary fabrication. It draws inspiration from the maritime signal flag pattern, which is a visual linguistic system. Positioned at the striking junction of three-way boulevards, the flags appear to function as a lighthouse amidst the bustling flow of people and traffic. However, my actions of cutting and re-sewing distort the flags, allowing for enciphering, glitching, puzzling, and mis-navigation. Paradoxically, this transforms what initially seems to be a signal installation into something that is nearly nonsensical—a pure linguistic game.

This month-long installation was shown at Comfort Station SCAFFOLD, Logan Square, Chicago in October 2023.