I've been photographing figures in crosswalks on and off for the past few years, and more frequently since last October. I'm very happy to have five included in ArtBridge's Another New York at the Barclay's Center in Brooklyn; curated by Mickalene Thomas and Jon Feinstein. Sponsored by Aperture Foundation. Opening today (July 9)

all photos © wendy whitesell 2013

Crosswalks compel me visually with their strong, graphic presence on New York City streets... On a daily basis, I use a shoot from the hip approach to capture these trusty black and white stripes we seek while walking thru congested streets, coupled with the blurred motion of unaware figures on a mission. I see crosswalks as an oasis for the urban pedestrian, but also as a zone for a competitive, hustle and bustle, body-as-vehicle New York lifestyle. -WW