I have always been captivated by the travel allure of trains and subways are an urban equivalent to the railroads that criss-cross our country. I usually shoot above-ground because showing the close proximity of the subway platform to the surrounding community suggests one of several powerful themes that I feel compelled to explore - - that of machinery vs. humanity.
Acting as photographic architect, I combine imagery to create new realities; sometimes merging simultaneous moments into one. This reinforces the concepts of construction and de-construction from which the work first evolved. Initially, my work consisted of combined scenes but it has evolved to also include grid-like arrangements and single images as well.
I travel to different cities in order to explore the relationship between various transit systems and the communities in which they reside. I go where I can find inexpensive or free lodging through friends, colleagues and relatives. Once there on location, I am accompanied by a friend or assistant. I stayed with my brother for three and a half weeks in Shanghai, China to add to the series and that was an amazing experience. I’ve also photographed in New York City, California, Boston, Atlanta and Chicago so far.