Brian Day's New Book 'Detroit From Above' Is Published by Peanut Press
Brian Day has a an impressive body of work that covers various subject matters, but one of the most widely recognized and lauded is his Detroit From Above series.
Peanut Press has just published a book that brings together the incredible images Day has been capturing of his hometown.
From the Peanut Press Website:
This Peanut Portfolio Book includes one signed and numbered original photograph and one signed and numbered hardcover book, 40 pages, 18 black and white plates.
Brian Day is a third generation Detroit native and award winning photographer who has been featured in exhibitions, television, print and online media around the world. He was awarded a Documenting Detroit Fellowship in 2016, and was a recipient of the Michigan Chronicle’s Men of Excellence award in 2017, which recognizes creative and influential personalities making a positive impact on the city of Detroit. In 2020, Day was commissioned by Apple to photograph a feature entitled, Hometown: Detroit.
His acclaimed and award winning series Detroit From Above examines the urban landscape from an aerial perspective. The built environment becomes a concrete tapestry when viewed from above, and familiar landmarks become abstract, revealing the artistry of architecture and civil engineering. Introduction by writer and arts activist Rochelle Riley.