In his second book, Luke Smalley revisits themes from his 2002 work, Gymnasium, exploring small-town interiors in Pennsylvania. Through whimsical color photographs, he captures young athletes in unusual scenarios, altering scale and content to create a disorienting yet vibrant world.
In "Sunday Drive," photographer Luke Smalley explores the lives of small-town youth, capturing the consequences of lost innocence. This poignant photo novella contrasts boys' boredom and struggles with girls' anxieties about appearance, all infused with humor.
Luke Smalley's photographs capture teenage athletes in a surreal, otherworldly setting that feels removed from their northwestern Pennsylvania origins. Their direct gaze contrasts with the unique, dreamlike quality of the images, which are the result of a decade of meticulous work, including custom-made props and costumes. This collection is published for the first time.