A window seat into volatility

Disruptions have become the new normal during the pandemic. Many shops and restaurants have closed; some permanently. Outdoor dining spaces called parklets have sprouted for those who prefer to dine outside. At night, street light moves through parklet “windows” in volatile ways creating unique abstractions that change shape in a matter of moments.

That’s the effect that inspired my new series called Night Glass. I’m still shooting the series on chilly San Francisco nights. Let me know what you think.

Untitled 63 from the series Night Glass shot through San Francisco restaurant parklet windows

Through a looking glass

Untitled 3, shot this year in San Francisco, from my upcoming series Night Glass

What can an abstract image tell us about a changing man-made environment? This image called Untitled 3 is from my latest project, still in development, called Night Glass.

After spending a year documenting my city in turmoil and transition, I’ve embraced abstraction to explore how I’ve changed—and am now seeing things differently.  The photos express what I’d rather not parse into words— a glassy layer removed from what’s actually happening on these streets and behind these windows.

Let me know what you think—I’m previewing a range of them on my Instagram page. Stay safe.