TITLE: The American Experiment

The American Experiment, an exploration of the ideals and icons that represent this country to the furthest ends of the earth. Bringing together images of our patriotic symbols, our vast and varied landscapes, and the tapestry of our humanity poses the question, in a time of heated debate: What does it mean to be an American?

AUTHOR: Brandon Ralph (United States)

Brandon grew up on Long Island, NY where he was raised on welfare in a middle class neighborhood by a single mother. Who insist that he see America as a place of opportunity and possibility. After losing both parents at the age of 18 & 19 he was forced to drop out of NYU and began a career in marketing, shortly thereafter he coFounded Code and Theory in 2001 which has become one of the largest creative agencies. It was this juxtaposition of my upbringing which included personal loss and professional development that deeply informed his work. As a contemporary artist who uses photography and sculpture to examine life, and the notion of time, cultural coexistence and the ever changing urban landscape.