A woman with curly hair and sunglasses resting her chin on her hand while leaning on a large abstract painting at an outdoor art market.

Dwayne Atlas

This work documents a glimpse into the life of Dwayne Atlas, a painter who brings his paintings on to the streets. I first encountered Dwyane while photographing the streets of Soho. When I asked if I could take a photo of him, he immediately began posing, not in a performative way but there was an instinctual confidence that radiated off him. What began with a single spontaneous shot, drew me into visiting him again. His authenticity and freedom reminded me of the embodiment of a true artist, the essential fact that true art exists in the courageous act of being unconstrained, authentic, and truthful. 

Black and white photograph of an abstract painting of a woman's face displayed in front of a car with a painting of a woman on the windshield.
A person with curly hair and glasses, wearing a T-shirt and a white jacket, is standing outdoors behind a pile of large rocks or sculptures. They are pointing or gesturing with their right hand. In the background, there are art displays or posters, a tree, and an urban building with fire escape stairs.
Black and white image of a fabric with a painted face and abstract patterns, lying on a surface with clothing and other objects around it.
A man with curly hair, wearing glasses, a graphic t-shirt, and a light-colored jacket, stands beside a decorated car on a city street. He is resting his chin on his hand and appears to be in thought.
A man sitting inside a car, looking out the window, wearing sunglasses and a light-colored shirt. The photo is in black and white.
Paintings of women displayed outdoors near a parked car, with a crumpled paper bag on the sidewalk.
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