The "Brickyard" is a vacant lot on an otherwise industrial side street in Hunts Point. Its where many of the local addicts spend their time, gossiping and smoking. They bring their carts filled with what they can collect to sell to the adjacent scrap metal shops.
Its where I found Clarence, who has lived for fourty years in Hunts Point since moving from North Carolina as a teenager.
I spoke with Clarence, a former truck driver, for a long time. He told me all that his addiction has wrought: job loss, homelessness, health problems. Never once did he sound angry, bitter, or depressed.
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kirk lau 14 months ago | reply
very impressive series.
they are just... AMAZING!
came across this from Chase's blog.
Just curious. How do you go approach them. I mean... where to start? would be nice if you can share some of your experience and approaches on how to start.
Don't stay quiet 14 months ago | reply
This is amazing. I love all these portraits.
Pippiful 12 months ago | reply
This is wonderful and impressive. His eyes talk about reality.
The Ground 8 months ago | reply
great portrait, really interesting photographer