Welcome to Bushwick, Brooklyn: The home of bodegas, reggae-ton, construction and art. In just two years, there has been an overwhelming change in the face of this neighborhood. There are coffee shops filled with art (my favorite being the Orwell Cafe), a handful of restaurants, and plenty of art galleries boasting the fresh talent of this hood and others (learn about galleries). I cannot tell you how exciting it is to live in a neighborhood before it has become “cute.” Do not forget that there was a time, not so long ago, when Williamsburg was VERY dangerous, and when you were more likely to find a dirty syringe than a boutique in the Lower East Side.
Since moving to New York my personal photography has morphed from very composed pop portraits to a mix of life and urban landscapes. I have found some of the most fascinating things to photograph in my very own backyard–or more realistically, my very own garbage heap (Bushwick is wonderful, but it ain’t pristine). The color palette, row houses, and both destruction and construction create a new landscape.
Within these images there is a vast array of street art which, you may or may not know, is HUGE in the art world right now (Banksy, Shepard Fairey!). Decorating the walls of Bushwick you can find C215, Swoon, Faile, Jef Aerosol and other up-and-comers. Making a name for themselves, each of these artists (yes, ARTISTS) has a technique so unique that it is impossible to pass them by. Look out! –> bushwick art (my photos will be updated frequently)
Thinking about moving to Bushwick? Here’s some more info: Bushwick
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