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These photographs were shot in modest, well-worn, suburban cities in central Orange County, California. Built in the 50s and 60s, these cities provided a new home and future to a post-war population. While southern Orange County’s coastal cities flourish with affluence, central Orange County struggles. Future prosperity and civic health seem to come primarily from growing ethnic populations, which are reviving and recreating these cities for their communities.

I grew up in central Orange County. After 25 years I returned, and was fascinated by the simultaneous decline and growth. I stayed away from traditional, documentary-style photography, instead I have photographed only select buildings and the nearby shrubbery in primarily static, symmetrical compositions. Together, the buildings and foliage convey change, irony and evolution of place.

405 & Magnola, Fountain Valley

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 65 cm

Ahern Rentals, Westminster, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 61.5 cm

Fuzzy Bear’s, Stanton, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 70 cm

Dutch Club, Anahiem, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 58.5 cm

Judith Circle, Westminster, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 65 cm

Budget, Westminster, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 75 cm

Trini Circle, Westminster, CA

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
55.5 x 43 cm

Mint & Magnolia, Westminster,

2006
Pigment ink on archival paper
43 x 71 cm