Laurel Nakadate at Leslie Tonkonow Artworks and Projects

DNA testing and genealogical research led New-York based artist Laurel Nakadate to distant relations, who she photographed in thirty-one U.S. states over the last two years.  A selection of seventeen photos on view at Chelsea’s Leslie Tonkonow Artworks and Projects, including this detail from a picture of ‘Tyler’ in Texas, were taken outside at night, setting an uncertain stage for a visit from a stranger. (through June 29th).  

Laurel Nakadate, ‘Tyler, Texas #1’, from the Relations series, type-C print, 2013.