Maldiya, from the series "Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera"

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Image courtesy of Light Work
Maldiya, from the series "Orchard Beach: The Bronx Riviera"
Image courtesy of Light Work
Artist/Maker (American, born 1974)
Date2008 (printed and published 2017)
MediumArchival inkjet print
DimensionsImage: 13 15/16 × 11 3/16 in. (35.4 × 28.4 cm) Sheet: 15 7/8 × 12 15/16 in. (40.3 × 32.9 cm)
Credit LinePurchase, The Paul Parker Memorial Fund
Object number2017.10.1
Not on view
DescriptionWayne Lawrence is a documentary photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. His work represents a visual diary of his life’s journey, and focuses on communities that mainstream media tends to overlook. Lawrence’s print, titled Maldiya, comes from his project Orchard Beach, a collection of direct and beautiful portraits celebrating the diversity and community of one of New York City’s most popular waterfront destinations.

Additional Details

Provenance 2017: Hamilton College (Ruth and Elmer Wellin Museum of Art), by purchase from Light Work, Syracuse, NY.
Signature Signed "Wayne Lawrence" verso lower right corner in black pen.
Inscribed "16/50" verso lower right corner in black pen.
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