Industrial Night

Made at a variety of industrial and shipping sites in the Los Angeles area, Paiva's nighttime images speak of global economic activity, the ultimate cause for the structures that are his subject matter. Huge twisting pipes and cavernous buildings, all bathed in artificial light, loom in front of the viewer, initiating one into a realm that is not open to many. These are careful studies and serve not as condemnations of global trade but rather use the mere presence of industry as a chance to explore massive shapes and forms.