In my mind, this image functions as an urban metaphor. Twentieth century modernity has lost its power over us. Indeed, the industrial city that bred the modernist vision no longer inspires. We know that a different kind of city is taking shape, but--at present--we don't fully understand what this new shape will be. In our twenty-first century limbo, we look for secutity. Security has become an over-riding value. We want security travel trailers like this one to be parked next to our homes and in our neighborhoods
