Stephen Speranza: Wilmerding | LENSCRATCH

I’ve often thought about the transience of objects after the death of a loved one but have not considered the idea of the transience of people and places. Stephen Speranza does just that with his exploration of Wilmerding, Pennsylvania, a city where his grandfather lived most of his life. As a way to connect to place and understand his familial roots, Stephen spent time getting to know the city and it’s inhabitants. The result is a project that reflects the richness of place, not only in its history but in its current incarnation.