Gregory Crewsdon is known for his disarming photographs of suburban life. Now, Crewsdon takes that approach to new heights -- literally -- in this book of aerial images of everyday American subdivisions. Shot from a crane, these works seem innocent enough on the surface, but reveal, upon closer investigation, a world strangely out of balance. A woman plants neat rows of plants down the middle of the street, a mysterious circle appears in a backyard: these incidents, and others like them, are captured in realistic black and white. A fascinating and memorable book, and an important addition to the artist's ouvre.
Gregory Crewsdon is known for his disarming photographs of suburban life. Now, Crewsdon takes that approach to new heights -- literally -- in this book of aerial images of everyday American subdivisions. Shot from a crane, these works seem innocent enough on the surface, but reveal, upon closer investigation, a world strangely out of balance. A woman plants neat rows of plants down the middle of the street, a mysterious circle appears in a backyard: these incidents, and others like them, are captured in realistic black and white. A fascinating and memorable book, and an important addition to the artist's ouvre.