“Is a dream a lie if it don't come true Or is it something worse” — Gritty realism, nostalgic Americana Bruce Springsteen Lyric Print

This artwork captures the melancholic yearning mood of Bruce Springsteen's "The river", specifically exploring themes of lost dreams and fading hope. Drawing from late 70s / early 80s heartland rock heartland rock aesthetics, the design features gritty realism, nostalgic Americana, faded photography, subtly distressed textures, stark and evocative imagery visuals with a palette of deep blue, greige, sepia.