Although Klapez's new work involving skyscrapers might initially appear a departure from his previous work, I see it as part of a trajectory, in which he is constantly exploring sculptural form, the process of metamorphosis and celebrating the human form and humanity. Inspiration for his work comes from the streets of London and New York, observing the people, buildings, pigeons, etc around him and the way they interact and impact on each other. When he first visited New York he was awed by the sight of skyscrapers and by his visceral and emotional reaction to them. He saw them as monuments, endlessly reaching into the sky, emerging from the narrow streets and piercing the heavens - were they praying to God? Arguing with God? Challenging God?