Julie Blackmon’s third monograph finds extraordinary possibilities in the ordinary settings of her Midwestern hometown. Across 45 photographs, familiar spaces become stages for invented narratives filled with wit, dark humor, and an undercurrent of menace. Blackmon’s meticulously composed scenes invite viewers to discover small dramas and unexpected connections, turning everyday American life into something at once recognizable and strange. With text by critic Leah Ollman, Midwest Materials extends Blackmon’s distinctive blend of photographic observation and imaginative storytelling.
