photographs Alexander Clouston 2011
Pictured first is just a liquor sign which I thought looked great against the backdrop of the colossal buildings of New York, a sign which in the UK, would probably be considered as unnecessarily large, it just astounds me the scale of this city. Imposing but not oppressive, It puts things in serious perspective.
Secondly, an amazingly 'quaint' american coffee shop, you have it in your head that everything in New York is going to be 'Super Size' this however was a theory not long lived, when walking around Greenwich village, or Hells Kitchen. This cafe, run by one man and his wife, was full of a eclectic mix of old furnishings and american memorabilia but thoughtfully curated. The funny thing about this coffee shop is that there were cut outs from papers about english football, which was the last thing I expected to see.
Lastly, some joking around which can only be expected by creative students. Its Canal street and we changed it! you get it?! :P