78119-12A 1978

Robbert Flick made this black and white photograph of a Los Angeles street scene, sometime after arriving in California in the 1970s. The image presents an intimate perspective of urban infrastructure. Flick uses stark contrasts to create an immersive experience. This play of light and shadow transforms familiar urban elements into geometric forms, inviting contemplation on how we engage with our environment. Los Angeles in the 1970s was characterized by rapid expansion and social change. Flick's work captures the city's architectural landscape, reflecting on urban development's impact on community and individual experience. His photographs prompt us to reflect on the interplay between the constructed environment and human presence.