Synopses & Reviews
Showing Elderfield’s distinct view of South Philadelphia, this book documents a big scope of "street life", ranging from snapshots to carefully composed pictures. These beautiful black and white photographs strike the eye because of their lyrical quality, which is enhanced and complemented by contemporary poems. Due to this interdisciplinary conception, we find a great deal of authenticity in the street scenes, yet there is enough room for our own imagination to go beyond the captured moment. Extremes of poverty as well as healthy middle class are shown, in all variety of cultural heritage that is manifested in the resident’s appearances.
Synopsis
Showing Elderfield s distinct view of South Philadelphia, this book documents a big scope of "streetlife, " ranging from snapshots to carefully composed pictures. These black and white photographs are outstanding because of their lyrical quality, which is enhanced by contemporary poetry. We find a great deal of authenticity, but also enough room for our own imagination that goes beyond the seen.
Synopsis
Elderfield has found a very personal photographic approach towards residents, streets, and life of "South Philly".
About the Author
Apart from several major documentary projects, Elderfield has been included in numerous American group shows such as America observed/Project America, 92nd Street Y, New York (1997).