Working Land refers to two facets of rural landscape: the idea of working the land as a vocation and as a description of productive ground. My family tree includes immigrant ancestors who made a living from working the soil and some of their descendants who carry on this work to the present day. That personal connection to working land inspired the project.
Broken down combine during soybean harvest
Kubitz farm, October 15, 2013: Evan needed to replace a shaft bearing on his combine before completing the soybean harvest. He must have felt time pressure, but as a talented and experienced mechanic, I think he also felt confident in the situation. While making a portrait in an active work place, I feel a bit of anxiety, but also a sense of connection through this collaboration with my subject.