Emily Maye, Photographer, New York

Description

Several adult males are standing in an indoor shower room, partially submerged in individual shower basins that are aligned side-by-side. The men appear to be engaging in personal hygiene, their upper bodies visible above the basins. A series of metal shower fixtures with hanging chains extends above the line of basins, with each fixture positioned over an individual washing area. The walls of the shower room are painted in a aged light blue, and a white towel hangs on the wall to the left. The lighting is subdued, and the overall environment suggests an institutional setting. The photograph features a shallow depth of field, focusing on the central figures.