Fork & Spoon

16x20 inch Black & White print on Epson Art Cotton Smooth 250 gram paper. From the NYC Village Halloween Parade, 1982–86.

Captured during the mid-1980s at the Greenwich Village Halloween Parade, this striking black-and-white photograph highlights the inventive spirit of New York City's nightlife. Two figures stand side-by-side wearing elaborate, hand-crafted masks that appear to be made of papier-mâché, one featuring a sharp fin and the other a wild, sunburst of spikes, both accented with silverware for eyes. The use of a 35mm Pentax camera loaded with Kodak Tri-X film provides a rich, grainy texture that complements the DIY aesthetic of the costumes. A powerful professional strobe light cuts through the darkness of the NYC streets, casting a brilliant glow on the white masks and formal capes while plunging the surrounding revelers into a deep, atmospheric shadow.