For Chakaia Booker, the varied tones of the rubber parallels human diversity, while the tire treads suggest images as varied as African scarification and textile designs. The visible wear and tear on rubber tires evoke the physical marks of human aging. Equally, Booker’s use of discarded tires references industrialization, consumer culture, and environmental concerns.

A lithography and chine colle’ work is 29 inches high and 20 inches wide and is one of an edition of 25 pieces.