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 CORNER MARKET
EXT. EVENINGSIDE - CORNER MARKET - TWILIGHT
We are standing in the middle of an intersection at the edge of town. A tall mountain sits on the horizon in the distance, with a wooded hillside just in front of it. Closer, there is a rambling neighborhood, with a mix of residences and businesses. It has the feel of a mill town here, of a close-knit community, of people working and living and intermingling.
It's late in the day, and a rain has just come through. It's early fall, chilly, and slightly foggy. A VEHICLE approaches the intersection, facing us. It's headlights are on, and sends reflections onto the pavement.
Close to us, on the right hand side, there is a corner market. A sign with a Pepsi logo states as much. There is an awning, and an inviting OPEN sign. The building is made of brick below, aluminum siding above. It's weathered, but comforting in its longevity. This is a corner market that goes back many decades.
In the crosswalk, a WOMAN carries a baby in her arms, and pulls a small grocery cart behind. A MAN is seated in the driver's seat of the car that is approaching her. The man in the car gazes at the woman in the crosswalk with slight recognition, while the woman in the crosswalk is focused on the baby in her arms, and the long journey home on foot.
