«Whatever we have» The work shows the everyday life from the perspective of several protagonists in Florida. I would like to engage the audience by giving an insight to the struggle and the success of people from the backyards of the sunshine state. The photographs capture the reality apart from the well known beaches
«Whatever we have»
The work shows the everyday life from the perspective of several
protagonists in Florida.
I would like to engage the audience by giving an insight to the
struggle and the success of people from the backyards of the sunshine state.
The photographs capture the reality apart from the well known beaches.
01
Raymond doesnʼt have a job.
He spent his last money for the bus to get to Florida City for a job offer. It wasnʼt a success, but he wasnʼt surprised
about the bad news. It often happens to people who are looking for low-wage jobs. Whatever. Raymondʼs walks back where he had came from with all his belongings in a babycart.
02
The last shuttle.
03
Jim, a former police officer, says many jobs were lost in Titusville, close to Cape Canaveral, since the NASA cancelled the
space shuttle programm. Many people moved away.
04
Now Jim keeps an eye on the plants in this empty mall. Miracle City Mall, Titusville
05
Glenn is searching for a leak in the pipe in the Motel yard.
He does casual employment. Employees like Glenn work on demand, an irregular and infrequent income. Because these
workers doesnʼt work regularly, they usually donʼt receive benefits like workerʼs compensation, disability allowance, health
insurance or a company retirement plan. Sometimes Glenn gets some money from his brother what he really appreciates.
He helps the motel owner with repair works in return to free lodging.