The early 1980s saw Clough embark on a series of paintings that focussed on an abstracted 'gate' motif, and she also became fascinated by the shadows cast by passing people on subway walls, creating a number of works on this theme.
The early 1980s witnessed Clough's exploration of a series of paintings centered on an abstracted 'gate' motif, as well as her growing interest in the silhouettes cast by individuals passing by on subway walls, resulting in several works addressing this theme.