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All About Photo Presents 'I.D.' by Evan Murphy

Posted on July 01, 2024 - By Sandrine Hermand-Grisel
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Solo Exhibition July 1- 31, 2024



Our identity is a journey, and especially for the queer community, this journey can be difficult to navigate in the world around us. Through a series of subjects, each frame narrates the journey of an LGBTQ individual navigating the intricate landscape of self and society. I.D. emphasizes on queer youth; displaying stories of modern day romantic connections, societal impacts, and self liberation. There was an overwhelming amount of inspiration for the series simply based on the people in the queer community I was meeting in New York City. It was important for I.D to not only represent my own feelings or experiences, but highlight other people's stories as well.


Evan Murphy

The Rest of Me © Evan Murphy


Coming out is a pivotal moment for any queer person. A stepping stone of acceptance into a new journey of your identity. For some, the other side of this stepping stone isn’t music different, they look around and their life is almost the exact same. For transgender people, a unique journey begins that is heavily reliant on physical appearance. Using clothing from the subject’s wardrobe, this piece is meant to represent this time period of expression and discovery.


Evan Murphy

When Morning Came © Evan Murphy


When photographing the sunrise, it can be both an equally peaceful and frustrating experience. You’re not entirely sure where the light will end up, or how fast it will fill your scene. There is a loss of control to surrender to, and ultimately a tranquil experience as the colors and light of your image slowly formulate. This brief feeling of tranquility where the light is blue, and we have a buffer between the night before and when real life begins is what I wanted to capture.


Evan Murphy

I'm Already Gone © Evan Murphy


Longing for a deep personal connection with someone is a devastating experience. Within the LGBTQ+ community, there are layers to romantic connections that can create a confusing landscape to navigate, especially for young people. Meeting people who are hiding, confused, or angry at this part of themselves is still normal. There’s a darkness that stays with you from these experiences, and that is what I wanted to capture.

Evan Murphy
Telling a story, sending a message, and expressing the mind; all without using words. This is the beauty I find in photography. Not only serving as an escape from my reality, but an expression of it. While photography has always been representative of my own personal journey, since moving to New York two years ago I’ve had the overwhelming desire to tell other people’s story. This is probably the case for most people if you move to a new city by yourself, but during my few years in New York I felt as if I was just observing. I observed the city and the foundation of life people have built for themselves here. I began to see this feeling displayed in my work, adding a sense of intrusion.
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Evan Murphy

First Touch © Evan Murphy


For every queer person, there is a journey of acceptance and confirmation that takes place. While every story is different, there is always a moment when we know this part of ourselves is real. “First Touch” is representative of this moment of acceptance, and even more so, a confirmation of suppressed feelings. For some, a first sexual experience can be overwhelming and terrifying. For others, this first touch is an opportunity to finally exhale.

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