the human connection

a poster that examines, questions, and maps the fleeting, complicated social interactions of the new york city subway after sustained observation and research.


questions

can the social atmosphere of the New York city subway be mapped?
what is the nature of this community?
do traditional social issues occur within this space?
can these issues be resolved if they are identified, targeted, and visually addressed?
will commuters work together to resolve these issues if prompted by visual stimuli?


method

observation
record keeping
poster design


documentary poster


process

 
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picture 01 — New yorkers response to the 2016 election results at the union square subway station in downtown manhattan.

picture 02 — commuters remember vicky, a homeless woman at the rego park subway station in eastern queens.

 
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