Late For The Train

Story Summary

This creation was born while preparing my first installation at Late for the Train in 2020, learning their story and the people who gather around those tables. Built from photographs and layered paint, the work reflects how each person is quietly rooted to one another. The phrase “You Are Someone” anchors the piece, inviting you to remember your worth, your belonging, and the unseen connections holding us together every day, more than you may realize.

Story

In preparing for my first ever installation in October 2020 at the Late for the Train downtown location, I met with Aysia (the general manager) on August 22nd. She shared an overview about the guests that frequent the location, the community of Flagstaff, and the passion Late for the Train roasters have for coffee. I learned more about how the company connects to the core of coffee and the process they use to ensure the highest quality coffee. Because Late for the Train is a place of connection, there was an underlying thread of how each person is rooted to one another. While I was preparing to paint, I went online to learn more about Late for the Train and saw a t-shirt that had a very scientific approach to caffeine and decided to use that image on the canvas before painting over. After learning about the care the company has for their guests, I graphically duplicated the formula, using the same structure. To the right of the caffeine formula, you can see a spelled out human element the make into the coffee shop experience, to “Feel, Seen & Heard.” I enjoyed learning about the company's philosophy for each guest and the phrase that I felt embodied that the most from my notes that day is “You Are Someone.” May this piece remind you of that and if you look closely at the top right, you can see the You Are peeking through slightly. Enjoy Late for the Train!

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