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.
Markings None noted.
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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