NOWHERE
There were often times when i felt lost, like i didn't know where i was going. I looked to the darkness for inspiration and for answers. Eventually i did obtain those things, but i also learned more about myself. I learned to be okay with everything, because the light will shine again soon. This is nowhere. Everyone's been to nowhere before. If you've ever felt lost or confused, then you've been to nowhere. Don't be fooled, this is no place of torment. It's a place where you find yourself and let the darkness lead you to your light. For this project, I took various images during the night time. The photos serve as an imitation of the negative feelings i've felt during my lowest moments in life. They also embody my perception of what i believe “Nowhere” would look like. A creepy and dreary like place. Nowhere is an extension of my imagination, combined with my prior experiences.
About the artist
Michael is a seventeen year old from Passaic, New Jersey. He is a 2019 Future Imagemaker in the Department of Photography & Imaging at NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and a junior at Passaic Arts & Science Charter High School. Michael realized his passion for the arts at a young age. He danced, drew, played instruments, made songs, and later became fond of photography.
In addition to his creative pursuits, Michael is passionate about Japanese culture and is currently studying the language. He hopes to visit Japan at some point and possibility live there. Michael’s other passions involve playing Volleyball and Tennis. He began his photographic journey with nothing more than a smartphone. Photography became an artistic outlet to him, allowing him to look at the world through a different lens. After being accepted into the Future Image Makers Program at NYU, Michael saw an opportunity to expand his creativity and present work to his peers.