In this portrait-oriented collage, Goggin explores the structural identity of San Francisco through a lens of nostalgia and graphic precision. The work utilizes a vertical arrangement to mimic the city’s famous inclines, pulling together disparate elements of typography, transit, and landmarks into a cohesive narrative. By overlapping textures and weathered tones, the artist captures the gritty, lived-in character of the urban landscape rather than a polished postcard view.

The composition relies on the interplay between negative space and crowded detail, guiding the eye upward through a series of historical vignettes. The choice of a portrait format emphasizes the towering nature of the city’s hills and buildings, creating a sense of momentum. It is a study in how a place is built not just of wood and steel, but of the printed remnants and collective stories left behind by previous generations.