Palace Theater, Gary, Indiana Possibly 2008 - 2014

Andrew Moore captured this image of the Palace Theater in Gary, Indiana, using photography, though the process of decay might be considered the true artist here. The palette is dominated by decaying reds, blues, and browns, a kind of melancholic symphony of disintegration. Look at the texture, the peeling paint, the crumbling brick. It's all so raw, so physical. You can almost feel the grit under your fingers. The stage backdrop, a faded landscape, contrasts sharply with the brutal reality of the theater's ruin. It’s like a dream colliding with a nightmare. See how the light catches the edge of the proscenium arch, highlighting the layers of decay? That one detail encapsulates the whole piece. Moore's work often explores these kinds of spaces, places where time and neglect have left their mark. You might see echoes of someone like Gordon Matta-Clark, who cut into buildings to reveal their inner lives. Ultimately, this photograph reminds us that art, like life, is a process of constant change, of building up and breaking down, and that beauty can be found even in the most unexpected places.