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Photograph by Adeline Lulo
Adeline Lulo is one of 20 Fellows who were awarded the inaugural Image Equity Fellowship. Learn more here.
Mi familia, Washington Heights, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
The artist's family at their home in Washington Heights.
“When you visit a Dominican household, you’re welcomed with open arms, and treated like family,” says Adeline Lulo. “Visitors are welcomed with a kiss on the cheek, and conversations flow over freshly brewed cafécito.” This particular sense of warmth and hospitality is the focus of Lulo’s project A La Orden (At Your Service), in which she photographs intimate scenes of interior life of immigrant families who have migrated from the Dominican Republic to New York.
Mamá. Washington Heights, New York, (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
The artist's grandmother at her home in Washington Heights.
Images of walls and shelves adorned with family photos, flowers, and reliquaries tell a rich story of past and present, while portraits of family and friends are captured with care and reverence. Lulo, who herself has roots in Washington Heights, the Bronx, and the Dominican Republic, sees this work as a love letter to the Dominican community.
Mamá’s Altar, Washington Heights, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
The artist's grandmother's altar at her home in Washington Heights.
“This is my way of giving them their flowers,” Lulo says. “By sharing these stories and images, I hope to create a space for reflection, conversation, and healing for the Dominican community, while preserving a piece of Dominican history for future generations.”
Editorial statement by Aperture.
Orquidea, Ashley y Lucas, Washington Heights, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
Orquidea, Ashley y Lucas
Ludovino, Bronx, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
A portrait of Ludovino in Washington Heights.
Negra, Washington Heights, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
A portrait of Negra in Washington Heights.
Lydia’s Altar, Washington Heights, New York. (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
Lydia’s Altar
Lydia, Washington Heights, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
Lydia posing in her home in Washington Heights.
Lydia, Washington Heights, New York, (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
Lydia posing in her home in Washington Heights.
Wendy y su Familia, Bronx, New York (2022) by Adeline LuloFREE THE WORK
Wendy y su Familia
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Click below to see more work from this New York-based image maker:
Web: adelinelulo.com
IG: @adelinelulo
Explore the other 2022 Image Equity Fellows’ final projects and learn more about the Fellowship here.
