This Homeless Photo Series is Moving and Candid
Farida Helmy — May 28, 2014 — Art & Design
References: news.artnet & featureshoot
This moving and poignant homeless photo series shows the audience the only worldly possessions these people have, reminding us that we should be thankful for everything we own.
Taking us on a journey through the streets of New York, photographer Andres Serrano talks to, and captures, the faces and stories of the people living on the streets of the Big Apple in his homeless photo series 'Residents of New York.' This harrowing and candid photo series portrays the faces of more than 60,000 people experience homelessness on the harsh streets of the urban NYC jungle.
“Almost all the homeless people I approached on the streets agreed to pose. Yes, I pay money because it’s work for them, but I think, beyond the money, there’s the knowledge that I value them,” says Serrano about the series.
Taking us on a journey through the streets of New York, photographer Andres Serrano talks to, and captures, the faces and stories of the people living on the streets of the Big Apple in his homeless photo series 'Residents of New York.' This harrowing and candid photo series portrays the faces of more than 60,000 people experience homelessness on the harsh streets of the urban NYC jungle.
“Almost all the homeless people I approached on the streets agreed to pose. Yes, I pay money because it’s work for them, but I think, beyond the money, there’s the knowledge that I value them,” says Serrano about the series.
Trend Themes
1. Homelessness Awareness - This photo series highlights the issue of homelessness, creating an opportunity for businesses to contribute to solutions and support organizations addressing this issue.
2. Humanizing Social Issues - The candid and moving portraits in this photo series present an opportunity for businesses to humanize social issues and create empathy-driven marketing campaigns.
3. Photography as Advocacy - This series showcases the power of photography as a tool for advocacy, opening up opportunities for businesses to collaborate with photographers and use visual storytelling to raise awareness.
Industry Implications
1. Nonprofit and Social Services - This series highlights the urgent need for the nonprofit and social services sector to address homelessness with innovative solutions and support.
2. Photography and Visual Arts - The success of this series demonstrates the potential for businesses in the photography and visual arts industry to use their skills in impactful ways that drive social change.
3. Corporate Social Responsibility - These images provide inspiration for businesses to incorporate social responsibility initiatives that address homelessness and contribute to the community.
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