brownsville song (b-side for tray)
brownsville song (b-side for tray) is a story that follows a high school senior,
Tray, who is on a journey to break the stigma of young men who live in the
neighborhood. Although his attempt seemed quiet to him, his profound
actions were heard when violence strikes. This story encourages us to look at
how our society values groups of people, and to promote change where
possible.
My design goal was to create a bubble of sorts for the characters to
emulate the neighborhood they live in, and what resources are available to
them based on their family structure, as well as financial situation. To achieve
this, I researched street photographers of the early 2000’s-Present, as well
as looking into what stores are available in the Brownsville and East Flatbush
neighborhoods of Brooklyn, NY. With the use of color and silhouette, I was
able to emulate passage of time and maturity.