In 2009 I arrived in New York by Amtrak to sublet an apartment, unsure I’d stay. These early photographs, made while walking the city’s streets and built landscapes, include a boulder image that later proved the key to a 12-year search through the city’s parks, trails, and sidewalks.
Over the last few months, I’ve found myself winding down in the evenings by scrolling through Instagram Reels more often than I’d like to admit. For all of Instagram’s flaws, my feed is surprisingly well-tuned to what I care about most: good art and thoughtful photography. My
On May 20, 2020, I walked the perimeter of Maspeth, Queens, mapping 49 distinct locations. On March 12, 2021, I revisited each of these points, documenting them with both still photography and video.
One of the primary reasons I enjoy long, exploratory city walks is the new perspectives you encounter, especially when moving through different types of infrastructure. Being in motion sparks the imagination, keeping my mind engaged and my eyes scanning for interesting perspectives. This sense of soft fascination, where the shifting
My new artist book, Errant States is a collection of photographs stemming from my attempts to use road trips as a catalyst for a creative project. Like many projects, it didn’t go exactly as planned but still provided some valuable lessons. Keep reading for reflections on travel, photography, and
