“Fastball Stand, 2021”

I made this because… I was struck by the contrast between the boy’s youthful potential and the visible weariness he carried. The environment of the carnival, with its vibrant energy and underlying sense of melancholy, seemed to perfectly encapsulate the complex emotions he was experiencing. I wanted to capture that tension and create a portrait that reflects the layers of his story—his fatigue, his youth, and the transient nature of the life he’s living at this moment.

Creative Inspiration:

Matt Eich, Edward Hopper, Regina Deluise, Alec Soth, Vanessa Winship, and so many more...

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Website — www.jacksorokin.com

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If you’re in the NYC area, I am always up for meeting a new person over a cup of coffee.