Sally Blottiaux
Student, Photographer, and Artist in Joliet, Illinois
Urban exploration is the recreational trespass into derelict and ruined places. It stems from a curiosity of what’s behind closed doors, accessing locations that are typically restricted to the general public. In these forgotten and overlooked places, I see not just loss, tragedy, or decay, but the chaos in which a photographer's vision may be born. I find images of decaying and neglected buildings beautiful, haunting, and aesthetically pleasing. I explore mainly because I love the look and grittiness of this photographic genre.