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Source: www.marklaita.com
Created equal is a series of photographs, which in 8 years to take pictures while traveling to 48 states of America.
In America, the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of portraits is his desire to remind you that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstances or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become. Los Angeles- and New York-based photographer Mark Laita completed Created Equal over the course of eight years; his poignant words reflect the striking polarizations found in his photographs. Presented as diptychs, the images explore social, economic and gender difference and similarity within the United States, emulating and updating the portraiture of Edward Curtis, August Sander and Richard Avedon. This volume includes an introduction by noted culture writer and editorial cult figure Ingrid Sischy.
Vegetarian / Butcher, 1999 / 2004
Homeless / Developer, 2002 / 2005
Catholic nuns / Prostitutes 2002 / 2002
Bank robber / Police, 2000 / 2000
Polygamist / Pimp, 2004 / 2003
The model demonstrates lingerie / Fat lady in the "Graces", 2006 / 2007
Poor family / Rich family, 2004 / 2004
Mariachi / Elvis Impersonators, 2002 / 2000
Visitor beauty shop / man in curlers, 2005 / 2004
Parishioner Baptist Church / prisoner-racist 2004 / 2003
Street gangster / Mafioso, 2006 / 2006
Sunbathers / Swimmer, 2007 / 2007
Baptist minister / Ku Klux Klan, 2002 / 2002
A resident of the South / Hasid, 2002 / 2007
Company President / Cleaner, 2006 / 2004
Ballerina / Boxer 2002 / 1999
Bikers / Altar Boy, 2004 / 2005
Hunter / Lady with the Dog, 2003 / 2004
In America, the chasm between rich and poor is growing, the clash between conservatives and liberals is strengthening, and even good and evil seem more polarized than ever before. At the heart of this collection of portraits is his desire to remind you that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstances or fate molded and weathered us into whom we have become. Los Angeles- and New York-based photographer Mark Laita completed Created Equal over the course of eight years; his poignant words reflect the striking polarizations found in his photographs. Presented as diptychs, the images explore social, economic and gender difference and similarity within the United States, emulating and updating the portraiture of Edward Curtis, August Sander and Richard Avedon. This volume includes an introduction by noted culture writer and editorial cult figure Ingrid Sischy.
Vegetarian / Butcher, 1999 / 2004
Homeless / Developer, 2002 / 2005
Catholic nuns / Prostitutes 2002 / 2002
Bank robber / Police, 2000 / 2000
Polygamist / Pimp, 2004 / 2003
The model demonstrates lingerie / Fat lady in the "Graces", 2006 / 2007
Poor family / Rich family, 2004 / 2004
Mariachi / Elvis Impersonators, 2002 / 2000
Visitor beauty shop / man in curlers, 2005 / 2004
Parishioner Baptist Church / prisoner-racist 2004 / 2003
Street gangster / Mafioso, 2006 / 2006
Sunbathers / Swimmer, 2007 / 2007
Baptist minister / Ku Klux Klan, 2002 / 2002
A resident of the South / Hasid, 2002 / 2007
Company President / Cleaner, 2006 / 2004
Ballerina / Boxer 2002 / 1999
Bikers / Altar Boy, 2004 / 2005
Hunter / Lady with the Dog, 2003 / 2004
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