The goal of this project is do to a series of environmental portraits of small business owners, and in effect, put a human face to the “backbone” of our national economy.
This series has its roots in the project “Revisiting Lower Manhattan” (see earlier post) – a multimedia piece I did for a group entitled “The Work Office” funded by the Lower Manhattan Cultural Council. Ever since, I have been increasingly drawn to this community as photographic subjects and continue my exploration of these individuals who are ubiquitous yet easily overlooked in the complex economy of our times.
Frank Tuminello at Weinstein & Holtzman Hardware at 29 Park Row
Lenny Bowser at V.I.P. Men’s Suits at 181 Broadway # 2