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Pioneer Courthouse SquarePhotography by Amy Sakurai

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Pioneer Courthouse SquarePhotography by Amy Sakurai

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All photographs and text copyright © 2009 by Amy SakuraiAll rights reserved.

Book design by Amy Sakurai

Release 1.0, July 2009

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This book is for Misty –

A friendly stranger. A chance encounter.

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About this bookThe subject of Paul Druecke’s fifth and final city in his A Public Space photographic art project is Portland’s Pioneer Courthouse Square. I was pleased to be asked to contribute a photo for the project.

Three evenings in July 2009 I stopped at the square and took a number of photos. I selected my favorites for this book – and one of these photos (I haven’t yet decided which one) will be my submission for the project. This book provides a convenient way for me to preview and think about what photo might best represent Pioneer Courthouse Square as a public space.

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Paul Druecke’s website is http://www.asocialevent.com

It’s hard to choose just one photo. Each photo has a slightly different message, and all the photos reflect the facets of what the public gives to and receives from the Square. I enjoyed assembling this quick little collage.

Amy Sakurai Beaverton, Oregon lovelyangel@macconnect.com

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RelaxPeople often go to the Square to just chill.

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ChessDesigned into the Square is an area for chess players.

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MistyI engaged in conversation a young woman who was in the Square to attend a rally. She had arrived at least an hour early, so she had to entertain herself. The Square has plenty of space to allow separation between people. It’s a public place of solitude.

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RallyA rally for A Public Option for Healthcare took place in the Square one summer evening.

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The EndAmy Sakurai

http://lovelyangel.livejournal.com

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A book by Amy Sakurai / Kokoro Designworks