""Statistically, Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse boroughs in the whole world. Everyone is on top of each other and so by nature it's like America at its best.""
""The exhibition's title is multifaceted. It's about being crushed, crushing it, crushing on someone. Crushing is a very physical sensation, at times an overwhelm.""
""I like to think of it as sampling, the way one might when making music.""
""I started photography much like her, out with a camera at 12 years old.""
Devlin Claro's exhibition 'Crushing' at Donald Ryan Gallery features staged photographs that depict his interpretation of America, particularly through the lens of Queens. As a fourth-generation New Yorker, Claro views Queens as a microcosm of the nation, capturing its evolving nature. His images reflect the city's economic tensions and cultural diversity. Claro describes the title 'Crushing' as multifaceted, representing physical sensations and emotional experiences. His work draws inspiration from various art forms and personal experiences, creating a unique narrative of his surroundings.
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