TITLE: The Oculus

The Oculus
The Oculus Transit center in New York City, NY was built just outside the hollowed grounds of The Worlds Trade Center memorial from the 9/11-terror attack on US soil. The ribs of the structure form the shape of a dove, the symbol of peace. The space is very peaceful, its white bones absorb the noise and allow the natural light in and yet it’s also a bustling public transportation center. It feels futuristic and space-aged, which was enhanced with the Star-Trek soundtrack playing as ambient background music throughout the structure.
The structure’s ribs connect a train station to the One World Trade Center and subway stops. It creates a spine of the city. A hub. And simultaneously, it reminds you of the bodies that perished that awful day.

AUTHOR: Todd Bradley (United States)

Todd Bradley
Todd Bradley (1970, Detroit, USA) is a contemporary photographer currently residing in San Diego, and Palm Springs California. His work concentrates on nature, and urban decay. Often showing quirkiness, Todd’s aesthetic focuses on detailed features, demonstrating new perspectives to ordinary objects in still time. Classic photographers Karl Blossfeldt, Edward Weston, and Robert Mapplethorpe undoubtedly have influenced Todd’s work with their clean lines, geometry in nature, and use of negative space. Todd brings freshness in his whimsical compositions and subject matter.
For personal projects Todd turns to diorama toy photography. It’s about keeping his child-like mind active and creative. It’s about lightening his load. It’s about being playful, and happy. And not being so serious all the time. David Levinthal, Lori Nix, And Mathew Albanese are all inspirations when it come to this close macro work.
Todd has exhibited in numerous group shows world-wide including the See/Me Awards the Louvre, Paris; the Fort Wayne Museum of Contemporary Art; Camera USA 2014-17, Florida; The Center for Fine Art Photography, Colorado; He’s been awarded the Bronze Award by FAPA, London for his work on the Salton Sea. He’s received honorable mentions from The London Creative Awards, the Monochrome Photography Awards, The International Photography Awards, and FAPA Awards. Todd’s work has been published in Square magazine Paris, and Beta Magazine Australia.