/Quinlan Perry
Quinlan Perry
College of the Holy Cross, 2026, Economics
Worcester Vernacular
digital-inkjet print on SC-P800 Ultra Premium Photo Paper
8.5″ x 11″
2024
Walker Evans’ ability to see the present as if it were already the past led me to choose him for my artist mentor project. His powerful storytelling through straightforward photography, capturing the American vernacular and the raw reality of the Great Depression, inspired me deeply. Evans’ work, blending documentary realism with artistic lyricism, reveals the beauty in overlooked aspects of American culture. Following his style, I photographed Worcester, focusing on its working-class charm and historical essence in monochrome. I aimed to capture Worcester’s unique character through railroads, diners, and old factories, much like Evans did with American cities.