It’s nearly impossible to construct a walk in the city without following existing corridors and designated pathways. For guidance, we turn to maps, which provide the ability to zoom in and out of certain geographies to understand how to navigate the terrain. For years now, I’ve been fascinated
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. The still photographs were subsequently made into a photobook. This film presents the resulting video footage, capturing
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
In May 2019, inspired by the Great Saunter, I spent four days walking the full 32-mile perimeter of Manhattan along the Greenway. The goal was to study how the landscape unfolds at the island's edge. The Greenway’s infrastructure—pedestrian bridges, paths, and shoreline parks—play a key
