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24-SEP-2009

Squeegee artist, Toronto, Canada, 2009

By shooting this window washer through a soapy glass door, I am able to abstract him and make his form become part of the job itself. The early morning light comes from him, illuminating the swirls of soapy water, and casting the shadow of the squeegee itself upon the task. The swirls symbolize energy, and that is precisely what he brings to this task.

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Phil Douglis22-Nov-2009 04:26
My image attempts to define the art of cleaning a window, Tim, while your Nanjing image definitely defines the art of soiling it. I love the music in his ears as well -- he seems to swirl what he hears at the moment.
Tim May21-Nov-2009 22:16
I really like the energy in this image - and the light. I also notice that the man has ear buds in his ears - I can image that the swirl of soap is like a dance to his music. I also think that he may have worked in Nanjing before coming to Toronto: http://www.pbase.com/mityam/image/93155986 :-)
Phil Douglis27-Oct-2009 20:33
It was the soap on the window that drew me to this scene, Kathy, and I liked the way the swirls repeat the circular forms of the bicycle wheels in the background.
Kathy Khuner23-Oct-2009 18:44
The soapy swirls are delicious - an utter delight and a wonderful antidote/juxtaposition to the motor bikes on the left.

Kathy
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