One of the most striking things about our neighborhood is that it is so neighborhoody. We are entangled in each other’s lives; we bring each other backyard lemons and figs. We throw all-ages happy hours and full moon suppers. We sweep the sidewalks for the little feet that pass by on their way to class. On Sundays we pull weeds to the live, community jazz sessions at Fat Apple’s—or dust off an instrument and play along.
M and her pullet, Honey
Over the next year, Michelle Mendieta Mitchell, and I will be creating a visual love letter/living archive of our neighborhood.
We are connecting with neighbors on porches and in yards and in living rooms—making a collection of photographs of our community.
neighbor Don and his BunBun
a young family that attends school on our block explores the local granite
P and her companion, Bubba
If you are in the neighborhood and want to take part in the project, reach out to schedule your session.
