JR has a refreshingly old, observed, and detailed eye for the small and dark corners of Los Angeles. Looking at his images, especially in the "carnival" and "gothic" sets, I'm reminded of 1940s and 50's Film Noir cinematography. "I shoot film" is how he describes his work. It is a direct and concise statement of … Read more

JR has a refreshingly old, observed, and detailed eye for the small and dark corners of Los Angeles. Looking at his images, especially in the "carnival" and "gothic" sets, I'm reminded of 1940s and 50's Film Noir cinematography. "I shoot film" is how he describes his work. It is a direct and concise statement of both his philosophy and creations.

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