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Aldo Gonzalez

Artist Statement 
Stranger-Friend

In the fleeting moments of urban life, where shadows dance and stories linger, my lens captures the essence of the unacquainted. “Stranger - Friend” invites you to pause and reconsider the ordinary exchange of glances, a wink, a smile, a shrug turning anonymity into intrigue. In this transient encounter, we find connection; a moment shared in the chaos of the streets transforms a stranger into a friend, if only for an instant. As you traverse this collection, let your imagination wander. Consider where these individuals are now, reflecting on the paths that crossed for a heartbeat. In that single second, may curiosity spark a sense of belonging—forever intertwining your story with theirs.

BIO

Aldo was born in 1962 in Las Villas, Cuba, and grew up in Union City, NJ. He currently splits his time between New York City and the Catskills. During high school, he attended a Vocational School for Photography and later the School of Visual Arts in New York City, majoring in Fine Art Photography. Faced with the challenges of the artist's life, Aldo joined the US Air Force and began a new career in Bioenvironmental Engineering, putting his passion for photography on hold.

Forty years later, Aldo has rekindled his passion for cityscapes and street photography. New York City remains his favorite place to capture street scenes. Explore his collection of his street photography from around the world.

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