First Pass

In stark black and white, Matt Mele frames an empty city street lit by scattered lamps, a scene that feels both unwelcoming and full of promise. The photograph reflects the vulnerability of entering unfamiliar spaces, where trust and belonging are not yet earned. Like Gatsby himself, we are invited to walk down the street with both trepidation and hope, stepping into the unknown with an open mind and heart. A few steps in, you might just spot a welcoming seat waiting beneath the glimmer of a lone streetlight.

• 2025
• Medium Format Film Photograph
• 16"W x 12"H

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