Bedstuy Support System Image
Year: 2024
Medium: Photography 
Dimensions: 16" x 20" , 20" x 24" with frame
This black-and-white photograph captures a joyful moment of unity and cultural celebration in Bed-Stuy. A young Black girl leaps mid-air in a double Dutch jump rope competition, her braids bouncing with each jump. Surrounding her, an energetic crowd of diverse spectators radiates encouragement and pride. Women skillfully turn the ropes, creating a rhythmic flow. The image highlights textures, contrasts, and emotions, emphasizing movement, resilience, and the beauty of Black joy. It’s a visual tribute to community, tradition, and collective spirit.

Artist: Earl Manning III (@shotbyearl on Instagram)
Earl Manning III, a photographer who sees the world in black and white stripping away distractions to focus on raw emotion and truth. My work is rooted in Black culture, capturing the beauty, resilience, love, and heartbreak that shape our stories. I’m drawn to the depth of human emotion, and through my lens, I aim to preserve those fleeting moments that speak volumes. Photography, for me, isn’t just about taking pictures it’s about storytelling, connection, and revealing the soul of a moment.

Bedstuy Support System

Item #21

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