Postcard from the USA
Postcard from the USA
UNITED STATES – états-unien
When I first traveled to the United States, my mind was filled with the images from the TV sitcoms of my youth—stories where everyone is predominantly middle class, living happy lives with minor dramas that simply advance the plot. In this fictionalized reality, family is central, people have enough to eat, and harmony is often portrayed between black and white communities.
However, the reality I encountered was starkly different. The United States, in the 21st century, feels divided—at war with itself. The cracks between class, race, and privilege are deep and undeniable. A single accident or illness can condemn someone to a lifetime of poverty. Veterans who fought for their country sleep on the streets in cardboard boxes. In one of the richest nations in the world, the safety net is almost nonexistent. And with the changing political landscape, the country stands at a critical turning point in its history.
Since my first visit in 2017 with my Tokyo book for the New York Art Book Fair, I’ve been creating a photographic series that seeks to explore and understand how America arrived at this point. This series will eventually culminate in a book and exhibitions, but your support can help me continue this journey.
You can help me fund the creation of this series by purchasing one of my handmade postcards. Each postcard is unique, with a photographic print from my travels. They are individually handwritten, signed, and numbered. This is a way for you to own a piece of the journey while directly supporting the development of the project.
I have already travelled to New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, New Orleans and Wilson North Carolina. My next trip will take me to Texas, New Mexico and Washington in May-June 2025. If you’d like to receive a postcard from one of these places and support my work, please sign up through the link below.
Thank you for helping make this project possible!