For PROJECT ECOPOLIS, Wube collaborated with four High Line Network partners—the High Line (New York, NY), Englewood Agro-Eco District (Chicago, IL), Buffalo Bayou (Houston, TX), and Waterfront Park (Seattle, WA)—to produce a short stop-motion film inspired by their site. The artist visited each organization and led its local community of students, older adults, local artists, and park visitors in workshops. The resulting works serve as a joyful portrait of a place: cutouts of cars, people, and animals shift around notable buildings, beloved parks, and major streets. Wube captures the essence of each location and the pressing issues they face, underscoring the power of collective storytelling and prompting reflection on the intricate relationship between people, urban infrastructure, and ecology.
The series of films will tour participating Network sites in 2024 and 2025, serving as a traveling exhibition to inspire conversations, forge connections, and celebrate community resilience.