Introduction
I made these images in the Red Hook section of Brooklyn from 1981-1992. I wasn't consciously trying to make a statement about this dilapidated area, I just photographed what unfolded before me as I walked the neighborhood with my dog, Willie. Having grown up on Puget Sound, I loved the waterfront: the open spaces, vacant lots, wild dogs, rundown buildings, and the strong beautiful light. All of these became important elements in my work. I photographed almost every day, exploring the area with my neighbor and friend, Maureen McNeil. Over time, I began to collect portraits of the people who lived and worked there, architectural details, and landscapes of the waterfront and the streets. Now, 20-plus years later, these images have become an historical record of an area that has changed dramatically. In 2005, the writer Maureen McNeil and I published a book of her short stories about the neighborhood illustrated with my photographs. The book is titled Red Hook Stories and is available on Amazon.
All images in this portfolio are scanned 35mm black and white negatives printed on Cranes Portfolio Rag paper with archival inkjet inks. Prints are 13.75 x 9.25 inches on 17 x 22 inch paper in an edition of 25. All images are available for purchase from Kentler Gallery. Please inquire about editions and pricing. Vintage silver gelatin prints of certain images are available upon request.
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