Join us for another installment of our artist talk series, Camera Work, featuring photographer Lanna Apisukh as she shares work from her current exhibition at Contact Photo, 'Everybody Skate'.
For over five years, Apisukh has been bringing underrepresented skateboarders into focus through environmental portraiture and spontaneous moments documented on the street and at public skateparks throughout the city’s boroughs.
The exhibited works will be on display at Contact Photo in Bushwick, Brooklyn opening on Thursday evening, September 21, 2023 from 6pm-9pm. The body of work ranges from vibrant color photographs to dramatic black and white film images complementing the creative style and independent spirit that Apisukh’s New York City skaters exhibit while exploring themes of gender and identity in the public space.
“As a female skater growing up in the 90s, I often found myself being the only girl at the skatepark. It was intimidating to be a young woman and a minority in an aggressive male-dominated space, especially as a beginner. Fortunately, the landscape is evolving and attitudes are changing. Women's skateboarding is now recognized as an Olympic sport and there are a growing number of organizations that host skate clinics and events to create an inclusive and safe space for women, trans and non-binary people to learn new skills, get support and build confidence. It's an exciting time in skateboarding and my aim is to showcase the diversity and trailblazing individuals that make up this positive new space.”
– Lanna Apisukh
Lanna Apisukh is a portrait and documentary photographer based in New York City. Her work explores people and their relationship to place, culture and identity through bold, colorful stories she depicts in her images. With a background in skateboarding and gymnastics, Apisukh draws inspiration from the dynamic individuals and communities she photographs. She’s a regular contributor at The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal and New York Magazine covering human interest stories, food culture, business, lifestyle and arts.
Website: www.lannaapisukh.com
Instagram: @apisukh @everybodyskate
EVERYBODY SKATE
Solo Exhibition by Lanna Apisukh
On View: Sep 21 - Oct 5, 2023
Opening Reception: Sep 21, 6pm - 9pm
Artist Talk: Oct 5, 7pm - 8:30pm
Location: Contact Photo (51 Porter Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237)
Gallery Hours:
Tuesdays - Fridays:12pm - 7pm
Saturdays:12pm - 5pm
Sundays - Mondays: Closed
RSVP is required.