Studioscopic: Zoe Strauss

Philadelphian, Zoe Strauss is a conceptual artists and photographer. She is well known for her striking, honest and often unnerving photographs of America that she decribes as "the beauty and struggle of everyday life." Her career is skyrocketing with her second solo exhibit at Bruce Silverstein Gallery in NY and the release of her first book, America through Ammo Books.
Using new footage and footage taken during the production of If You Break the Skin You Must Come In, the feature length documentary about Strauss in which she was interviewed by teenagers in the Philadelphia foster care system, this video explores the intent behind Strauss' annual installation under I95 and her relationship with her subjects.
dir. David S. Kessler
studioscopic.com

[@jbf5030]

This is such a great piece of photographic history. I come back every couple years and re watch this. I absolutely love and admire Zoe Strauss

[@richmarino]

Wow. Zoe see beauty where others can't. I have lived in South Philly and was always enchanted by the urban decay of buildings and people. Kudos to Ms. Strauss on her amazing work.

[@elaineybugg]

Thank you for this post! Very inspiring.

[@jbf5030]

Zoe Strauss is world class, she has taught us all so much.

[@AngelaHiperReal]

Nice pics!