Yeilani Carter

This black-and-white image captures the intersection of human labor and architectural form. A lone worker, elevated on a scissor lift, is framed against the strict horizontal rhythm of a modern façade. The repeating lines of glass and metal dominate the composition, their reflective surfaces catching the light and amplifying a sense of order and scale. The monochrome palette strips the scene back to essentials—light, shadow, and structure—drawing attention to the contrast between the vast, rigid grid of the building and the delicate presence of the individual within it. The lift’s diagonals cut across the horizontals, breaking the pattern and guiding the viewer’s eye to the figure at work. Balancing abstraction with human presence, the photograph reflects on the unseen effort behind urban landscapes, where the geometry of the city meets the quiet persistence of its builders.