Pearl River, NY Possibly 1978 - 1982

Joe Maloney's "Pearl River, NY" (circa 1978-1982) is a color photograph depicting a street corner in the town of Pearl River, New York. The composition showcases a classic American storefront with a distinctive turret, framed by the stark lines of railroad tracks and a prominent "STOP ON RED SIGNAL" sign. The pale pink of the evening sky and the glow of the streetlights create an atmosphere of quietude and solitude in this slice of Americana, evoking themes of urban decay and industrial decline. Maloney's photographic style emphasizes the details of everyday life, often with a nostalgic and melancholy undertone.