Tailpipe symbolizes the auto industry’s outsized role in shaping today’s atmospheric reality. With over 1.6 billion vehicles on the road globally, the cumulative emissions from combustion engines have contributed significantly to the highest CO₂ levels in recorded history. This piece captures more than just pollution—it reveals the cyclical nature of the engine itself: burning fuel, releasing exhaust, and then drawing in the same compromised air to repeat the process. In this closed loop, there’s a haunting metaphor of air cannibalization—a system feeding on its own degradation. Tailpipe invites reflection on the paradox of progress and the urgent need to rethink mobility in a warming world.