John Clang
Strangers (3)

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This series took place in two venues. The location is a motel room I
stayed in when I first visited New York City many years ago. The
people are strangers I photographed secretly without their knowledge
in the urban streets. I have ‘digitally invited’ them to be in the room with
me, alone.
When I go up to them in the street and take their picture, I was literally
at a close distance with no aid of any telephoto lens. The feeling is very
intimate and yet very intimidating as well. Having them in the same
enclosed space with me, I get to emphasize our closeness in a very
strange manner. Its awkwardness makes me feel the vulnerability of two
humans, two complete strangers. An interaction with no spoken words.