[Breakin'] Movin' Forward & Cultural Archive

Parallel to my commercial work, I’ve been building a long-term documentary archive of hip hop culture—especially dance—across cities and years.
It’s a slow process, requires patience and often not glamorous.
I wanted to photograph the breakin' culture so that it will matter when people ask, “How did this scene get here?” or “What was it like back then?” If you’re an artist, organizer, or institution who cares about preserving culture—not just consuming it—you’re already part of the audience I’m thinking about. Many of my decisions are shaped by that long view: how this image will read now, and how it will be seen in years from now.