“NYC Puzzle”
New York City, often referred to the “melting pot” of the world, is a mosaic of cultures, backgrounds, and tales waiting to be told. At every corner, in every glance, there’s a story. This project dive deep into the essence of NYC by capturing moments of its emotions, dreams, and the sheer rawness of life in the City.
The heart of this project lies in its innovative approach—taking these individual street photographs and assembling them to recreate a night view of the iconic NYC skyline. This approach provides a perspective on the city’s architectural grandeur but also emphasizes that the city’s true brilliance is from its people. Every window in a skyscraper, every glint from a streetlamp, is represented by a face, a gesture, a fleeting moment. The final outcome is a symbiotic blend where the vibrancy of NYC’s nightlife is mirrored by the lives of its inhabitants.
- Weeks 1-4: Street photography sessions and initial selection of photographs.
- Weeks 5-6: Digital manipulation and creation of the mosaic.
- Weeks 7-8: Feedback sessions, iterations, and finalizing the design.
Reference:
Lawrence Block, “Eight million ways to die”
Philip-Lorca diCorcia’s “Heads”
Example final outcome:
