Cycle of the Streets was a project developed in response to the theme 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, Activate. My interpretation focused on how an object can become a point of activation through its message once it is placed within a specific environment. I was particularly interested in how a piece of work can transform, or activate, the situation it exists in, and how context plays a crucial role in shaping its meaning and impact.

As part of the process, I came across a broken bicycle piece on the street, which I then incorporated into a sculptural object. By returning the work to the same area where the object was originally found, the concept naturally formed the play on words behind the title, Cycle of the Streets. The piece completes a full circle—taking something discarded from the street and returning it with a different purpose and renewed meaning. This act of removal and reinstallation highlights ideas of reuse, transformation, and the ongoing relationship between the object and its environment.

Through researching artists such as Barry McGee, Bill Woodrow, and Aaron Curry, I became increasingly drawn to influences from street art and pop culture. These references informed both the sculptural approach and the illustrated elements drawn onto the piece, helping to reinforce its connection to urban space and everyday visual language.