Mark Laita: Created Equal

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The alien abductee, for example, was contacted through the manufacturer of alien thought-control helmets,” he explains. For over 20 years, advertising agencies worldwide have asked Mark Laita to bring his expertise, problem solving abilities and signature style to their most important campaigns. 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. Examining the images, finding the subtle and not-so-subtle similarities between the subjects leads you on a journey that's quintessentially American.

If you are interested in interviewing with the Whittaker family, you better talk to the neighbours and the local authority. The stunning series of parallel portraits juxtaposes people from opposite ends of the cultural, ideological or socioeconomic spectrum, offering a subtle reminder of our shared humanity despite the clash and separation of our circumstances. Right: Jerry Maffeo of Boston, Massachusetts, said he didn’t mind identifying as a mafioso, telling Laita, “Hey, they gotta catch me doin’ somethin’! Now, we turn to the opposite: From photographer Mark Laita comes Created Equal— a visual study of diffrence between subcultures. 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.During this period, he visited forty-eight American states, taking photos of all kinds of people he met along the way. Even though they have a communication problem, it is clear from the interview that they understand most of what is said.

None of the people featured on “Soft White Underbelly” received more attention than crystal meth addict Lin, who appeared on the show twice.The full tragic story I strongly discourage anyone attempting to look for the Whittakers as their armed neighbours and the Raleigh County deputies both make it clear that curious visitors are not welcome. At the heart of this collection of portraits is my desire to remind us that we were all equal, until our environment, circumstances or fate, molds and weathers us into whom we become. In this project, known as "Coastal Odyssey", Paul Bihr strives to depict the delicate symphonies of French beaches, extending from the Opal Coast to Hendaye.

Filmmaker Mark Laita visited the family and documented their lives Credit: Youtube/Soft White Underbelly Who are the Whittaker family? Of all people featured on “Soft White Underbelly,” none became more viewed than crystal meth addict Lin who appeared twice on the channel.It is a place of palpable diversity where anything can happen, and polar opposites live on the same street", it is a remarkably nondiverse collection. As you wake up to sort of morocco coming to life, and you drive a two hour journey through the desert as the sun is rising over the sand dunes… i saw landscape, humans and visual stuff that i’ll never forget. The same series was refined after thirty years with little maturity and expansion added to it making it a book titled Created Equal (2010). Mark got a name for the channel from Winston Churchill — who back in world war second named Italy the soft white underbelly, a vulnerable part in Europe. In describing the project's focus, Laita explains "By documenting the archetypes from our country's many diverse cultures, my intention is that this collection becomes some sort of archive of the tragic and wonderful realities of American society.

The funds from the campaign were utilized to renovate the family's house, mostly in repairing the dilapidated roof. In describing his casting process, Laita explains, "I am particularly interested in individuals who wear their occupation, lifestyle or region's burden on their faces and bodies. The chasm between the rich and poor continues to grow; the clash between conservatives and liberals is stronger than ever; even good and evil seem more polarized. As depicted in the video interviews conducted by Laita, there are three communicative members of the family: Betty, Larry and Kenneth. He relishes in capturing unique moments like ominous skies, shadows, and lights that dissect the scenery.An incessant whistle in the ears that blocks thoughts and unveals memories of the origins, when the air was still and silence prevailed. On the other hand, Freddie died of a heart attack several years ago and is no longer a Whitaker member.