Graffiti Wall, New York c. 1965

Louis Draper captured this image of a Graffiti Wall in New York, using photography as his medium. It's all about layers, isn't it? Like a painting where each stroke adds to the story. Look at the texture of that wall, the way the light catches on the rough surface. You can almost feel the grit and the age. Draper’s eye for detail transforms something ordinary into something extraordinary. I love how the starkness of the black and white palette amplifies the raw, urban feel. The shadow of the figure against the wall, feels like a figure caught mid motion, adding depth and intrigue. It’s a fleeting moment made permanent. This reminds me a little of some of Gordon Parks's documentary photography. Both artists had a way of finding beauty in the everyday, elevating the mundane into something poetic. Art isn’t about answers, it’s about opening up a space for questions, for feeling, for seeing the world in new ways.