Talk to Strangers

During an exchange programme in San Francisco; Fall 2023. I started keeping a journal of all the eccentric characters who were roaming the streets and late night bars. Alone in a new city, these characters brought me company in what seemed a lonely time. Along with these journal entries are photographs capturing the strange essence of the once affluent city. This period of time changed me forever.

From writing and documentation I hope to remember to always talk to strangers.

Theropat the roommate playing on his iPad.(His usual position)

Waking up on Bunk Bed after a heavy night - Theropat emerging from the Bathroom.

View from Coit Tower at night. Overlooking Oakland Bridge.

Chinatown Park - Elderly Men playing Boardgame.

Below Coit Tower - This gentleman ran up and walked down this 45 degree hill everyday.

My Daily Research - "On the Road" Novel by Jack Kerouac, My mam's Olympus Trip 35 and this very Sketchbook.

Graffiti Artist being fined in Tenderloin.