Gowanus Viaduct
Brooklyn, NY • 2022
The Work
"Beneath every city is a hidden framework—beautiful in its complexity. 'Gowanus Viaduct' reveals the industrial bones that hold it all together." - Topher Straus
Topher Straus’ 'Gowanus Viaduct' zooms in on the structural underside of an urban overpass, transforming steel beams and chain links into a mesmerizing rhythm of color and form. This industrial study becomes almost architectural abstraction, drawing the viewer into a layered city within the city.
Editions
Fabrication
Each Topher Straus painting is produced in collaboration with master fabricators using a meticulous, multi-step process designed to achieve exceptional clarity, depth, and longevity. The artwork is dye-sublimated onto a high-gloss, white Chromaluxe aluminum panel. This process infuses the image directly into the surface, creating a luminous finish where light passes through the translucent dyes and reflects back to the viewer. The result is a dynamic, ever-changing visual experience that subtly shifts with the light throughout the day. The final piece is sleek, modern, and built to last–crafted to the highest archival standards.
Provenance
Every piece is part of a carefully controlled edition and is individually authenticated. The edition number and Topher's signature are featured on the front of the artwork, placed in the bottom right corner. On the reverse, a custom backplate serves as the certificate of authenticity, detailing the title, size, and edition number. This ensures both the integrity of the work and its place within Topher's broader collection.
Delivery
Each painting is handled with the utmost care from the moment it leaves the studio. Works are meticulously wrapped and professionally crated to ensure safe transit. Every shipment is sent via a trusted, insured carrier, providing full protection and peace of mind until the artwork arrives and is ready to be enjoyed in its new home.

Gowanus Viaduct
Brooklyn, NY • 2022
Available Editions
42" x 84" • Edition of 3
$22,900
36" x 72"• Edition of 5
$11,900
30" x 60" • Edition of 25
$5,500
For institutional placement, curatorial inquiries, or staged acquisition timelines, contact the studio.