Here I invite you to ponder the intersection of human emotion and urban expression. The heart, a universal symbol of love and connection, emerges from a fragmented and textured surface also echoing the passage of time and the resilience of life. The vibrant colors and shiny surfaces contrast with the rough surfaces and cracks which encourage you to explore both the beauty and imperfection inherent in the world around us. The piece creates a contrast between delicate emotions and rugged urban environments. To create "Graffiti Heart #1", I chose one of my original photographs and then experimented using digital artistry and augmenting the colors.