dumpster abstraction II, 2010 archival inkjet print, Edition of 15 22 x 28 inches

ARTIST STATEMENT My abstract photography evolved out of years of exploration of New York City?s five boroughs. A focus on marginal and little-noticed details of the urban fabric reveals a surprising wealth of textures, patterns and colors, and an endless variety of painterly marks. I have attempted to capture the hidden fragments that underlie the daily routines of city life. Through the medium of photography, random details are transformed into images with the drama, atmosphere, energy, vividness and mystery of great abstract painting. In this case, a kind of painting that uses as its brushstrokes the effects of time and decay on the canvas of urban architecture. ARTIST BIO Evan Zelermyer grew up in Westchester County, New York, and received a BA in Philosophy from Oberlin College. Over the past decade, he has obsessively photographed and documented obscure corners of New York City and other locations on several continents. He also works professionally as a graphic designer.

www.EvanZelermyer.com

This work is included in the Hotel 718 Brooklyn Art Collection, curated by Brooklyn Arts Council.