SUMMARY
In 1972, photography student Dave Jordano captured candid street scenes of Detroit, but stored the negatives for decades. Upon rediscovering them in 2013, he found a substantial body of work that has since won All About Photo's Solo Exhibition competition. The exhibition, titled 'The Year I Arrived,' showcases Jordano's intimate portraits of Detroiters and city life during a period of significant societal change. The experience offers a profound lesson: early creative work, often dismissed by its creator, may hold significant value when viewed with the perspective of time and experience.
TAKEAWAYS
Dave Jordano's 1972 student photography negatives from Detroit were rediscovered after decades in storage.
A selection of these rediscovered photos has won an award and is featured in an online exhibition.
The images capture ordinary life in Detroit during a period of societal transition.
The story highlights the potential value in revisiting and re-evaluating one's past creative work.