LETTER FROM THE EDITOR: “The Eyes Chico, they never lie.”

No, this is not some exhausted ode to Al Pacino a la Scarface, however eyes are usually the first thing I notice on a new acquaintance, and that usually gets me curious as to what’s behind them… what had made them. In David’s case I saw a young Raul Julia, charisma and all, and was captivated at the Baryshnikov theater while photographing another master work of Paul Pinto and Co. in early 2020.

David and I didn’t speak much at the rehearsal and performance. Actually come to think of it I’m not sure we shared a word at all. There just wasn’t the time, but his eyes had made an imprint on me, so much that I found him on the relevant social media platforms and the collaboration began,… and then it didn’t. 

A lot can happen in two days, let alone two years. David’s story on the following pages encapsulates the passing of time far better than my words ever could. More importantly with that passing of time we reflect who we were, are now, and hope to become. 

Aleksandr Karjaka
Aleksandr Karjakahttp://karjaka.com
Aleksandr Karjaka came to New York for the music, but stayed for the visuals. As a classically trained musician, he’s had the honor of performing with some of the greatest musicians, and artistic houses, in the world. Often quoted as "Listening through his eyes." he's photographed the lives and stories of thousands of artists of all fields over the years. Here are their KARJAKA portraits.

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