In Eveningside (2021-2022), Crewdson explores moments of contemplation within the confines of quotidien life, in places of employment, and in moments just outside of those work structures. The figures populating the pictures are sparse, and are often seen through storefront windows, in mirror reflections, or positioned underneath the mundane proscenium found in the midst of their everyday routines: railroad bridges, doorways, porches, the overhanging roofline of a bank teller drive-thru, a dairy bar, a corner market, or a hardware store. Bringing his vantage point closer to the figures, using a heightened range of light and darkness, special effects such as fog, rain, smoke, and haze, and for the first time using his now ubiquitous full production and lighting team in a monochromatic palette, the result is a rich gothic atmosphere, evocative of film noir and classic cinema, but with the capabilities and clarity of the most current technology available in digital photography.
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THE BANK DEPOSITORY
EXT. EVENINGSIDE - BANK DRIVE THRU - TWILIGHT
We are standing outside the drive-thru lane of a defunct bank. The light in the sky is fading, and the overhanging structure of the drive thru frames our view. There is a night depository box against the brick wall, near the drive-thru window. A small dirty sign is visible above the window, with the words ECONO-SAVINGS written on it.
Through this commercial proscenium of sorts, we can see across the street, where a weathered auto body shop is closing for the night. There are a few lights on in windows, but their sign is darkened for the evening.
A WOMAN is seated at the end of the drive thru curb, facing us in 3/4 view. She wears a work uniform. A second WOMAN is seated beside her, and has her head on her lap, as if she's not feeling well, or might be partially asleep. There is only one overhead light working on the drive thru, and they're seated right below it, taking comfort in its glow.
