Tom Haugomat - Philadelphia, USA

Silkscreen print, edition of 50, signed and numbered by the artist, unframed Destination: Philadelphia, USA Jaunt #111 approx. 27.5"h x 19.75"w, 70cm x 50cm "I knew a little bit about Philadelphia’s historical background—its role as a birthplace of the United States, the red brick buildings, the museums—but I didn’t want to go through the city like a tourist ticking off landmarks. My idea was to find a more personal entry point, something that would let me explore the city in a way that felt authentic. So I started looking into urban nature projects and discovered the Urban Forest Initiative, which sparked the idea of using parks and reforestation zones as a way to navigate Philly. That gave me a kind of map to follow, and also a loose theme to start drawing from.  I didn’t expect the scale and beauty of Philadelphia’s green spaces—biking along the Wissahickon Trail was a real highlight. It felt cinematic, especially crossing those big American-style bridges you only ever see in movies