ABSTRACT

The image provokes a reinterpretation of even the most basic space designations for personal use in conjunction with available infrastructure as a result of public tax dollars, private or public permits, or "reserved" parking on the basis of status or reward, usually at a business. The image portrays an image of a staircase. In the ever-present context of politics, this can easily lead to associations with upward mobility. The image connects viewers to some of the most basic ways of understanding and describing the world spatially, morally, and politically. Still, in addition to recording endless breakfasts destined for consumption on Instagram, they have had a significant impact on the political landscape. The power of photography remains, and not only that, its power to change the political landscape now lies in the hands of those who can afford a smartphone and monthly cellular bill.