Inspired by iconic photographers Nan Goldin, Jurgen Teller & Cindy Sherman, the portraits are a heartfelt look at the people who make LA what it is today. The editorial edge to the photos aestheticizes the Metro-riding experience: a necessary step in incesivizing a creative city to take public transport.
Each person / portrait represents a stop on the LA Metro.
Comfort is isolating
There is an intense stigma & aversion to using public transport in LA that limits Angelenos’ experiences of their city. Driving isolates you from your surroundings, giving you a superficial view of LA. Despite the LA Metro expanding for the 2028 Olympics, people of all ages are hesitant to ride buses or trains in LA.
The journey can be just as exciting as the desination
Everyone is trying to get somewhere in LA - it has forever been known as a city of dreamers. The journeys Angelenos are on are as creative, unique and varied as the city itself. The richness of this city is best experienced & represented on the Metro. LA is only superficial if you don’t dig deeper.