2024 06 08

Another busted car. Chicago, Illinois. April, 2024. © Clayton Hauck

Lately, I’ve been making a lot of images of janky and busted cars. Basically, anytime I encounter one, I snap a photo or two. Why, exactly, I’m not sure, but I like them because they tell a little bit of a story. They make you think a little bit. They are not the same as every other vehicle. They are a sign of the times.

When I was in college I wanted to make a documentary about how terrible cars are. My hatred has cooled a bit, however, I do strongly believe we have shaped our landscape far too much in favor of the automobile. It’s nice that this trend seems to be waning these days, and streetscapes are being remade on a more human level. Let’s hope the trend continues.

-Clayton