An artist-led digital photography residency for NYC youth, NYC Salt was established to “engage, inspire, and empower youth to reach their full potential and develop a sense of agency, belonging, and integrated identity through the lens of a camera.” Currently on view through June 6 at Clement Clarke Moore Park on 10th Avenue and 22nd Street in Chelsea is “The Moment It Clicks,” an outdoor gallery featuring a delightfully diverse range of works by dozens of NYC Salt participants, as the non-profit celebrates its 20th anniversary. Pictured above is Mamiwata by Malike Sidibe. Several more images we recently captured while visiting the site follow:
Christian Ogando, “Domino Sugar Factory“
Danny Martinez, “Throwing Fire”
Aldo Sorcia, “Monster”
Josue Loayza, “Moment”
Suquann Alexander, “Self Portrait”
To the right of Malike Sidibe: Rami Abouemira, Siara Ramos, Austin Canales and Merelyn Bucio
Wide view
You can view additional photographs on exhibit and buy prints of NYC Salt student photos here.
Photo credits: 1, 3 & 6 Lois Stavsky; 2, 4, 5, 7 & 8 Tara Murray