Service

Service is a close examination of a fine dining restaurant, a complex and multifaceted institution that must always run perfectly and smoothly. A restaurant such as this one is an intricate web of individuals, actions, and interpersonal connections. This comes together to create a perfectly orchestrated symphony for the visitor to experience. The details in these works can be studied or skimmed, just as a meal can either be an experience or merely a means to an end. While the photograph of the dining room shows the power of cumulative effort, the diptych acts as a reminder of the equally vital role of the individual. The juxtaposition of these works also posits questions regarding seen and unseen labor and roles. These photographs foster purposeful observation and act as a reminder of our collective position and significance. We are all actors, and we all have an essential part to play.