Publication / Photobook
A photo series capturing the invisible presence of immigrant labor in New York City.
This project began with quiet observations of delivery workers, janitors, cooks, and construction laborers, often overlooked, yet foundational to the city. As an immigrant and designer, I began collecting stories not typically told. I walked from the bottom of Manhattan upward, speaking with immigrant workers, photographing them when they allowed, and listening when they couldn’t risk being seen.
The images in this series explore the tension between labor and visibility, and question why some kinds of work are valued while others are ignored. These photographs are meant to invite viewers to look closer at not just what they do, but what they carry.
Instructed by Yeliz Secerli
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Exhibited the book at the Accent Sisters pop-up at Union Square. It was a privilege to share space with such talented artists and to contribute to a collective dialogue on art, design, and community. Grateful to Accent Sisters for curating this platform and to all who attended and engaged with the exhibition.