Urban Imagery Archives

Barkeep - May 2018

"Hi! What can I do for you?" Considering the locale, a leading question indeed

Evaluator - May 2019

Vivienne takes a break from the morning's hectic shopping to see what else she can bring home.

Boutique - Dec 2017

Shopping at Veronica's Secret

Air Cooled - Apr 2019

A time-honored NYC air conditioner

2nd Amendment - Mar 2017

Protect women. Arm them!

The Rose - Mar 2019

I found nothing else as beautiful as you

Exposure - Aug 2017

Unavoidable immodesty

The Hit - Aug 2018

Bavarian Treat - Feb 2018

No thanks. I'm waiting for Uber.

Hood Ornament - Jan 2019

Product Placement - Jul 2022

3D imaging: the cost-effective marketing alternative

House - Aug 2017

Movie Night - Dec 2018

Hey, Jason! Pay attention or you might get one too.

Man Cave - Apr 2018

Man Cave - Nov 2022

Wonder - Jun 2019

Sarcasm - Aug 2019

No. I don't have a Lady's Special.

Canvas - Oct 2019

Synchronicity - Jul 2019

Entangoled - Jul 2021

Bravissimo - May 2022

Orillero - Feb 2021

Depending on how one counts, Tango has as many as 13 styles including Orillero. Even Finland has its own style which the otherwise reserved Finns are very passionate about. Orillero (translation: outskirts) originated in the outer suburbs of Buenos Aires where the roomier dance spaces allowed more flamboyant moves.

Tango Mall - Oct 2022

Impromptu - Apr 2019

Flynn paused before the bathroom door. From outside, a guitar strummed an uunmistakable rhythm. She peeked into the alley where a man smiled at her. "Would you like to Tango?"

Tango Trap - Jan 2023

Tango Low - Oct 2023

Tango On- Dec 2017, update 2023
by Rafael

Mogul - Apr 2020

Antonia - for the man who has everything else

Patriarchy - Jan 2020

Daughter ascends to family Don

Nook - Sep 2019

Delilah proved a real pro and trouper by letting us pose her in this dark, dank, dreary room.

Skyline - Sep 2019

Stage - Dec 2016

Dilatory - Jul 2020

You're late.

Pianist - Aug 2020

No. Alexia does not play the piano sideways

Slouch - Nov 2020

Urgency - Dec 2020

The last seconds of desperate urgency

Tanning - Jan 2020

Urban equivalent to laying under a broiling sun

Tanning II - Mar 2021

A more reflective variant

Ignition - Jun 2021

Morning Startup

The Purveyor - May 2020

His sister had once worked in one and all the Houses considered his arrival an honor. They lacked no shortage of volunteers but selected only the best. Given his clientele, anyone chosen had instant access to wealth and power.

His eyes measured and gauged, analyzed and assessed. He asked questions. Peculiar, odd, bizarre. Without apparent rhyme or reason. None suspected he searched for his sister's killer.

Body and Sole - Jun 2021

More powerful than a locomotive: a woman and her shoes.

Revival - May 2022

In response to the unprecedented rise of what was at first a barroom fad, federally funded Cliniques have begun to open in the most violent prone areas across the nation. Asked to comment on the alarming phenomenon, Committee Chairman Senator Ed Malcolm responded, "What did we expect? For generations we've been telling men to get in touch with their feminine sides and women to stand up for themselves. These are not your father's females. These are bench-pressing beasts."

One woman patiently standing on line said, "I do love my husband. But he's a man. Sometimes he acts like a jerk. When he does...well...I knock him out."

Hat Tip - Jan 2022

A short piece of Flash Fiction is on the Library page accompanying this image.

High Life - Aug 2022

As a New Yorker, I've been to a few Penthouse parties. But once the novelty wore off, I stopped. Hijinks, carousing, horseplay, alcohol, a four-foot barrier. What could go wrong?

Interruption - Feb 2023

I could hear my roommate moving about. A smile creased my lips. I've known her for a month but every day that passes my admiration grows.

We're both Fine Art graduates. She is on the Renaissance side of the aisle, I'm on the graphics/digital side of things. We have great conversations and Alina has tremendous insights on broad spectrums of subjects. And whenever we go out, Alina always looks very plain. No makeup, no lipstick, with baggy clothes that cover everything.

The other day, I mentioned to her I had plans for Friday night clubbing. Without saying anything about how she should dress, I invited her to come along. Indeed, the other day...

The door opened. Alina stood in the doorway, asked "How do I look?", and struck a pose. My jaw dropped.

Streaming - Dec 2019

Oh no! Get out of there! It's not him! She's the killer!

Outed - Feb 2023

I regularly go to Club 222 named after its address on 8th Avenue with unadorned and unmanned doors. My colleagues at work have no idea I hang out here but there sat Antonia already at the bar.

Benched - Feb 2023

Stowage- Mar 2023

When we first set up the Gallery, an office remained unoccupied since we started out rather small. The room began to fill with junked desks, benches, chairs, computers, and books. But no model was ever junked