When I was in my twenties, I moved to a maritime warehouse located in the shadow of the Brooklyn Bridge, one of the world’s most treasured icons. The bridge loomed outside my window as a constant and relentless presence, resonating with an inexplicable spiritual power.
As I was drawn to photograph the bridge during its most dramatic and visually compelling moments, my meditations upon it evolved into a profound curiosity. I wanted to know more about its principal creators: John, Washington and Emily Roebling.
…If the Brooklyn Bridge is a work of genius, how do we define this genius? Each of its creators brought to the masterpiece unique experiences and expertise. How does one find or even begin to define this genius when the work required the powers of all three?
Taken from the Introduction of the publication
“In The Shadow of Genius"
Fordham University Press, 2018
"The charm of this book is that it proceeds from the viewpoint of a superb visual artist who uses this particular structure and cityscape, the Brooklyn Bridge, as her muse. It is this personal encounter with the physical sites of her protagonists that makes the book so unusual. As well, her exploration of the inner chambers of the bridge is novel and thrilling.
- Phillip Lopate, Author, Film & Art Critic