NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (2019-ONGOING)

JOHAN ORELLANA
(he/him/él)

Visual Diary
Works
A New Nothing w/ Andy Garcia
Contact
CV

@johanorellanaa
@fotovillain
@anti.photo

02 NOTHING BUT THE TRUTH (2019-ONGOING)

Broadway Junction Station, Van Sinderen Ave and Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Iglesia Universal Windows, Etna St and Eldert Ln, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Atlantic Avenue Station, Atlantic Ave and Hinslade St, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Brendalys Fixing Makeup, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Virgin de los Dolores' Back, Aberdeen St Dead End, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Jamaica Ave and Cleveland St, Brooklyn, NY 2020

Franklin K. Lane from Eldert Ln, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Will Blazher in Broadway Junction, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Cypress Hills from Above, Barbey St Dead End, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Fine Fare Parking Lot, Fulton St, Brooklyn, NY 2023

Nothing but The Truth (2019-ongoing) documents the people and landscape in the Cypress Hills/East New York neighborhoods as they confront development and gentrification. In this work, the conversation centers around the cultural and historical significance of the local community. Each photograph attempts to show the intricacies and subtleties of every subject and landscape, revealing the uncertainties of life in a socially and economically disadvantaged environment that faces inevitable transformation. In general, these works act as living records and evidence that enhance our understanding of how communities of color withstand times of abrupt change.