Deindustrialization has resulted in widespread social and economic changes. The remnants of Jack’s ornate sign and building architecture serve as a reminder that this fallen neighborhood was once vibrant and alive. It is both fascinating and bittersweet to imagine past times here. Now, a single set of footsteps in a dusting of snow pass by without stopping, in juxtaposition to the workers from the East Cleveland Railroad Power House, visible in the left background, who would have once gathered here after a hard day of making things. In the distance, the top of the modern Key Tower skyscraper shines like a beacon against sympathetic skies, contrasting where we’ve been, where we are, and where we’re heading.
Jack’s Video Sports Bar, Cleveland, Ohio, USA, 2015 – © Bret Culp
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Bret Culp
Bret Culp is a distinguished fine art photographer known for dramatic black and white photographs that evoke nostalgia, contemplation, and appreciation for the fleeting nature of existence. Additionally, he has gained recognition for his colourful solargraphs, a unique technique capturing the sun’s dynamic movement across the sky over months, transforming the passage of time into mesmerizing, abstract visual records.
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