Industrial scenes in and around Detroit.

James Ritchie’s striking photographs of heavy industrial sites emphasize his role as an artist rather than as a photojournalist or documentarian. He chronicles images of ordinary, mostly overlooked structures and locations, inviting the viewer to take the time to consciously see, value, and celebrate them, even if the subject matter is completely foreign to the viewer’s usual scenery. His fascination with the massive, powerful dimensions found in industry is palpably noticeable in the architectural grandeur of his pieces.

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