Modern Solitude

We live in huge, interconnected cities with millions of others, and hold in our hands the power to connect instantly with anyone on the planet. And yet, in our everyday lives, we are alone, alienated and distant from even our closest neighbors and family members.

This disconnect can happen walking or rushing in the street; it can happen in those non-places like public transportation hubs, hotels, shopping malls, airports and mass transportation vehicles; it can happen relaxing, listening music on our headphones; watching the ever present little screens in our pockets (and hands); or even when "hanging out" with others.

I like when people try to connect, if briefly, in silence. By sitting next to others or caring religiously for their pets. Or when they fail to look beyond their own persona bubble to they guy sitting right next.  

This is not a documentary project on loneliness, or a critical analysis of the challenges of modern society. I am only observing and only intend to ask questions. I don't have answers for any of them, specially since I am also there, alone, looking at them through my lens, hiding, in a way, behind my camera (the irony is self evident). Nevertheless, I'd like to think the only response I can attempt to put on the table is art, and that's why I do what I do. So this project is about why I do street photography