This modernist abstract piece captures the eclectic, ever-changing energy of a New York bodega—a vibrant display of everyday essentials, quirky finds, and local charm. Thick black outlines divide the composition into compartments, mimicking the shelves stacked with an assortment of goods: bottles and jars, snack packs, neon fruit labels, and odd trinkets that only a neighborhood staple would carry.

The palette buzzes with an urban rhythm—muted greens and blues contrast with pops of bold orange and yellow, reflecting the mix of fluorescent signage, worn linoleum, and hand-painted price tags that give these corner stores their distinctive character. Some shapes resemble familiar staples—a row of drinks chilling behind glass, a carton of eggs, a casual takeout cup—while others dissolve into abstract forms, like the layers of graffiti, stickers, and street flyers that build up over time.

Bodega is a love letter to the city’s heartbeat—the small, packed spaces that hold everything and anything, where a quick stop can turn into a moment of connection, nostalgia, or discovery. It’s a celebration of organized chaos, everyday beauty, and the stories hidden in plain sight.