Triple-Digit Trouble features two glossy, 3D-printed figures running in opposite directions, their movements captured in a sequence reminiscent of a chronophotograph. Behind the figures, a vibrant red and magenta moiré pattern shifts dynamically as viewers move. In one corner, a meat thermometer with a minimum temperature reading of 120° lists the recommended cooking temperatures for various types of meat.

This artwork, created for the Really Small Eco Museum ATX - Eco July installation, was inspired by Austin's relentless summer heat and the exposed, unshaded new section of the Butler Hike and Bike Trail.

Having lived in Austin most of my life, I've experienced the intense heat firsthand. As summers have gotten hotter, I've developed heat anxiety, and I often dread going outdoors between July and September. I'm amazed by those who choose to run in such extreme conditions.

Formally, I draw from the photographic motion studies of Muybridge and Marey, which merge sequential movements of bodies into a single static image. Metaphorically, the lyrics of Nina Simone's "Sinnerman" echo my escalating sense of feverish panic.