Posts Tagged ‘Allan E. Schoening’
New Bohemians
Photography by Allan E. Schoening It's time for another crop of Brooklyn's finest. These Brooklynites represent a broad artistic spectrum, from comedy to glassblowing, yet share one thing in common: A relentless desire to create. It is in this spirit that Working Class presents the New Bohemians. Helyn Rain Messenger Occupation: Actor, Producer and Herbalist Years in New York: A bit over 2 What neighborhood do you live in? I produce theater in Greenpoint, therefore I live in [...]
Up On The Roof
Photography by Allan E. Schoening Fashion Direction by Jessica Soga Hair by Marcel Dagenais Makeup by Mariko Tamegai Photo Assistant: Maruo Teppei Model is Catherine Decome @ MC2 Model Management Look 1: Oyster vintage style one piece from Old Hollywood Look 2 and 3: One piece swim suit by Suzanne Rae, San Diego Hat Company straw hat from Old Hollywood Look 4: High waist bandeau bikini by Suzanne Rae, Hand woven towel from Pilgrim Surf + Supply Look 5: Bandeau [...]
New Bohemians
Photography by Allan E. Schoening We all find inspiration in our own way. Some of us strive to cultivate that into something else entirely. Here are some Brooklynites who like to start something too big to finish and then finish it. Langhorne Slim Occupation: Musician/Lion Tamer Years in New York: 8 or so, on and off. What neighborhood do you live in? The road is home but when I'm here, I stay with my buddy, Jon, in Williamsburg. Where are you originally from? Bucks County, [...]
A Moment with Suzanne Rae
Photography by Allan E. Schoening Words by Michael Fensom Video by Jeff Croghan The models stood in a row along a faux wall fabricated from black curtains. Hung from a garment rack along the wall was a placard listing the contents of each girl’s wardrobe and the contents themselves: silk blouses, a woolen cocktail dress, a velvet jumpsuit. The girls disrobed mechanically and idled with varying degrees of disinterest. Their bodies were remarkably similar -- long legs and torsos, sloping [...]
New Bohemians
Photography by Allan E. Schoening Braving the artistic lifestyle in this wild town is no small feat. From sewer rats to seedy pickpockets, if you can make it here, you must be slightly deranged. On the flip side, spending a day in the park basking in sunlight or watching the Mets win the World Series at Shea Stadium (even if it was in 1986) makes it all worth while. Meet the New Bohemians. Like a lot of New Yorkers, they’re charming, opinionated, and overwhelmingly talented. SANTANA [...]
TAXI DRIVER
Photography by Allan E. Schoening Recognition can be hard to come by in this city, as elusive as a 25-percent tip. That's why Working Class aspired for a closer glimpse of men who shuttle us here and there, but seemingly get lost in the shuffle to keep up appearances and appointments. Nana Frimpong Age: 50 Came to America: 2003 Country of origin: Ghana Reason for coming to America: Better life and a better education. Jugtar Singh Age: 28 Came to America: 1998 Country of [...]
Family Portraits
Photography by Allan E. Schoening Whether it be by way of lovers, roommates, co-workers or friends, life surrounds us with our own chosen extended families. Working Class took a deeper look into these relationships by getting to know some local families from Brooklyn. The Artists Names: PERU ANA ANA PERU Occupations: Visual artists, wanderers. Years in New York: Coming up on 8. How did you guys meet? We were both working on the same private eye case at the same time, [...]