Lagniappe, @MilesBJordan
504-907
By Miles B. Jordan
Artist: Miles B. Jordan
Project: “504-907”
Description: My project, “504-907,” delves into a visual comparison of two distinct yet intertwined regions—Southern Louisiana and Interior Alaska—through the lens of diptych compositions. Inspired by personal experiences and pivotal events such as Hurricane Katrina and the Deepwater Horizon disaster during my upbringing, this work seeks to unearth the daily rhythms and cultural subtleties that define these landscapes.
Through a fusion of traditional street and documentary photography techniques, I capture the essence of daily life in New Orleans, Louisiana, and Fairbanks, Alaska. The diptych format serves as a storytelling tool, juxtaposing each locale’s ordinary elements and unique characteristics. People, dwellings, and the minutiae of urban life—like graffiti—converge to reveal underlying connections and distinctions.
At its core, “504-907” reflects the profound yearning for connection and preserving cultural identity in the face of relentless change. It aims to evoke a shared nostalgia and sense of belonging, encapsulating cherished traditions and the looming specter of transformation. Additionally, it aims to push forward the Southern fine art tradition similar to the likes of William Eggleston and William Christenberry. My work is similar to Tina Freeman’s “Lamentations” as well.
Faith, @MilesBJordan
Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler, @MilesBJordan
Houses, @MilesBJordan
Textures, @MilesBJordan
Dives, @MilesBJordan
One of a Kind, @MilesBJordan
Restaurants, @MilesBJordan
Storefronts, @MilesBJordan
The Work, @MilesBJordan
The Lights, @MilesBJordan
Good Boy, @MilesBJordan
Chairs, @MilesBJordan
Dalipidation, @MilesBJordan
4304.4 Miles, @MilesBJordan
In Search of God, @MilesBJordan
4x5 17, @MilesBJordan
4x5 20, @MilesBJordan
Live Music, @MilesBJordan
Standards, @MilesBJordan
Primary Walks, @MilesBJordan
Doors, @MilesBJordan
Sunglasses, @MilesBJordan
The Lead, @MilesBJordan