PROJECT STATEMENT
This series explores the expressive potential of hand gestures, unfolding against the backdrop of New York City's urban landscape. These photos unveil the multifaceted nature of the human condition, as seen through the diverse gestures of NYC's inhabitants. Adopting a street documentary approach, I immerse myself in the city's vibrant energy, capturing candid moments of daily life. My camera serves as both an observational tool and a means to isolate and recontextualize these gestures, forging new visual relationships between people and their surroundings.
The series delves into the multidimensionality of hands, showcasing their role in mundane aspects of life, such as scratching one's nose or holding a coffee cup. Simultaneously, it uncovers hands as poignant symbols of our technology-driven, spectacle-obsessed society, embodying abstract concepts like defiance, intimacy, and camaraderie.
Drawing inspiration from Immanuel Kant's assertion that the hand is the visible part of the brain, this work provides a unique perspective on urban diversity. The intricate interplay of hands and the cityscape invites viewers to contemplate the silent stories that unfold within the bustling metropolis, celebrating the profound connections that unite us all.
