This photograph is part of the series Grand St Strippers, which provides an insider’s look at the lives of Brooklyn strippers. The series captures the professional experiences of each dancer alongside the broader complexities of their identities. These portraits, made collaboratively between artist and subject, highlight a unique community of dancers celebrated for their expressiveness, close friendships, and mutual support. Grand St Strippers challenges stereotypes about sex work to encourage viewers to feel a connection with those in the profession.