Profiles
I cherish the intricacies of the human spirit and the power of storytelling through diverse mediums—ranging from photography and video to audio and the written word. These tools not only strengthen our connections but also enhance our capacity to capture and preserve our essence. Having the opportunity to hear people's stories is a privilege that fills me with gratitude and energy. Below are some multi-media profiles I've crafted.
Franco The Great
Franklin Gaskin, better known as “Franco the Great,” is internationally known for his paintings on storefront metal gates across 125th Street in Harlem, USA. The major thoroughfare is even unofficially titled “Franco’s Blvd.”
However, Franco comes from extremely humble beginnings with a troubling start. When Franco was very young he suffered a severe head injury that left him unable to articulate properly, and as a result, he was treated like an outcast by his family and peers. Franco found solace in art and through patience and dedication was able to find his voice. From painting in Panama for $1.50 a week to relocating to NYC in the 50’s to traveling all over the world, his art has opened up countless doors. “I always feel that the world owes me nothing but opportunity,” he said. “All I needed was the opportunity to show what I could do.”
Lindsay Dye
Location: Harlem, USA
Year: 2015
“I am very intentionally putting myself into these sexual situations in order to have control, where when I’m on the street or at a bar or wherever else in life around men, I normally feel, like, obviously vulnerable and not as in control. Cam’ing I guess is like a form of taking it back. If it’s going to be this way, it’s going to be on my terms in a mutual setting where we both want it.” - Lindsay Dye is an artist and cam girl based in Brooklyn, New York.
Location: Bedstuy, Brooklyn
Year: 2017