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Elizabeth Waterman
American photographer Elizabeth Waterman’s work is driven by a restless hunger to explore life on the margin of society – life, often played out in the dark, in places where a photographer would typically be viewed as unwelcome intrusion. Her interest is not in the sometimes exotic and sensational nature per se, but stems from a more holistic notion that society is defined as much by its margins as by the centre. Ultimately, her photos are always informed by humanist interest in portraying people – whatever the circumstances in which they live their lives.
Moneygame
Moneygame explores the world of strip clubs. For four years Elizabeth Waterman spent most of her Saturday nights in strip clubs, photographing and building a rapport with the dancers who make their livelihoods there capturing the girls climbing the pole, giving lap dances in the VIP section, putting on glittery outfits, and counting their dollars at the end of a long night. It is a considerable achievement that notwithstanding – in fact, despite the locations Elizabeth Waterman avoids sexualised clichés. Her images always capture individual women, who for whatever reason earn a living in the clubs.
The hardcover photobook ‘Moneygame’ is available from Albumen Gallery. Follow moneygame to find out more
Gorgeous Drag
Between 2014 – 2016 American photographer Elizabeth Waterman undertook an extensive and ambitious project documenting and portraying the New York Drag scene. The resulting ‘Gorgeous Drag’ series marks a significant departure in Elizabeth Waterman's work – leaving the insulated studio environment with its clearly and narrowly defined portrait photography roles of 'I am the photographer and you are the subject'.
