The Everyday People Project

a digital installation featuring candid conversations with "everyday" people. for the past four years I have been interviewing people about the politics of their humanity and their community. The people are chosen through a variety of methods but the reason is always the same - they are all willing to examine -on camera -the nature of our existence. if you are interested in taking part in the project - email me at [email protected]

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NYC Gay Pride Parade 2017 by JD Urban

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Ally Tully by JD Urban Via Flickr: Actor / Shot In Hudson, NY

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mary smith, pt 1 : brash and loud with really white teeth 

I met mary while shooting a cooking class for Chef Daisy Martinez at Whitehead Light Station in Maine. We got to talking about freedom and I asked her to sit down with me for a chat. She agreed and we met in her room at midnight and talked for two hours.   

In this first part of a five part series, Mary offers her thoughts on freedom, hope, gun control, President Obama, and our constitutional right to speak our mind. She also reveals her struggles with racism and offers a unique perspective on the issue of same sex marriage.

This video features "Clepsydra" by Casey Stratton - From the album "Lanterns Through The Labyrinth" 

http://store.caseystratton.com/album/lantern-through-the-labyrinth-deluxe-version

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joshua bley - danger and other confessions Singer/Songwriter Joshua Bley examines his issues with confession as it relates to his attraction to danger and how - in the end - we are all responsible to save ourselves.

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terry johnston : dry clean only photographer Terry Johnston discusses the stigma surrounding being HIV positive. 

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Anton Koval : Art Is Life  Anton Koval and I discuss freedom, the importance of art, the power of hope combined with action and why "stairway to heaven" defines his journey. 

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Joseph Altadonna: IAMJDURBAN

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In this first installment of my conversation with Jason Lawrence we discuss dysfunctional families, kindness, happiness, fathers, self preservation, growth, forgiveness, art, the power of creation, personal freedom, self worth, music, photography and how stabbing a couch changed everything,EvIn this first installment of my conversation with Jason Lawrence we discuss dysfunctional families, kindness, happiness, fathers, self preservation, growth, forgiveness, art, the power of creation, personal freedom, self worth, music, photography and how stabbing a couch changed everything

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leigh holliday brannan - art is that space Art educator Leigh Holliday Brannan (the art room bay ridge) discusses the important role that the arts played in her development.

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susie sheridan - bugs in jars brooklyn based artist suzie sheridan discusses the war of art, the importance of counter cultural artists and why she pretends to understand politics.

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george speranza :funny dollar fifty George Speranza, founder of  BrooklynGossip.com), discusses the best part about fatherhood, the work it takes to achieve happiness, and offers a humorous take on social networking.

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mary bennan-wlos : believe  Skincare specialist Mary Brennan Wlos (Chicago, IL) discusses inspiration, ghosts, hope, faith and her struggle with organized religion.

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deborah bryant lawrence : our re election complex  In this installment, from my second session with Deborah Bryant Lawrence (Roanoke, VA) we discuss political gridlock, gerrymandering, herd mentality, racism, employment, and the role ambition plays in moving a nation forward.

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theodore bouloukos : art & aristocracy. In this first installment from my session with NYC actor Theodore Bouloukos, we disucss freedom, education, the importance of art and the ways in which we,as a nation, suffer without an aristocracy.

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jd urban : that is a lot of baggage  talking about dysfunctional families, death and other fun topics, with jason lawrence.

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justin brannan : the great equalizer  Justin Brannan (Director of Communications and Legislative Affairs at New York City Council) and I discuss art, change, education and how he feels about the lyrics to a song he wrote (Hallowed be thy Name, Indecision) becoming a tattoo for heroism.

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rob ordonez : the seroconversion conversation  NYC Photographer Rob Ordonez discusses freedom, art, dating, living with HIV and his experiences with bug chasing (the act of seroconverting to HIV on purpose).

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anthony marino : the brooklyn one In this first installment with Anthony Marino, we discuss hopes, dreams, grief, death, loss, the story behind BrooklynONE productions, the important role that ART plays in education and what his Brooklyn looks like.