The images in this series were created over five years starting in early 2015 to 2020, and they document the growth and change happening in Nashville during these years. Nashbuild is a living, breathing, project that changes and grows as the city does. The images tell a story about the transformations happening to the landscape, and spark questions about the people who inhabit these spaces.
read between the lines, 2018
Telephone lines and power lines are seen throughout the works intentionally. These lines connect old and new residents who are using the same power and cell lines to speak with friends and family, but the lines also seem to create a visible boundary.
reading between the lines, 2018
Omari Booker has created works of art that run parallel to the photos in this series, in that they showcase the divide that unregulated metropolitan growth has caused throughout history in the United States. While there may not be a clear answer or solution, having dialogue about the rapid growth of the city, its effects on locals, and the impacts on Nashville as a whole is crucial.