American Pictures
"American Pictures" is a long-term photography project by celebrated American photographer Jeff Dunas, spanning 35 years of exploration throughout the vast middle and Southern regions of the United States, as well as certain towns along the Canadian / American border. Having resided in Paris for decades, Dunas returned to the United States with a changed perception of his native land and embarked on this journey to capture the uniquely irrepressible spirit of the people and nuances of American life that are often overlooked or taken for granted.
The project aims to reveal and appreciate the often whimsical individualism of Americans, void of any political statements or implications. Through his unique documentary-style approach, Dunas creates an intimate portrayal of the people and places that make up the American heartland, evoking themes such as identity, self-expression, culture, and the passage of time.
With this long form project, Dunas has created a unique visual narrative that connects the viewer to the rich tapestry of life across his homeland.
American Pictures Color: 1993-2024
Section One: American Pictures Color Project photographed from 2000 - 2024.
Galveston, Texas 1993POS JD 495 01
Mandry's, Corpus Christi, Texas 1999POS JD 495 02
Long Beach, California 2009POS JD 495 03
Outsider Artist, Grand Junction, Colorado 1996 POS JD 495 04
Fried Chicken, Panama City, Florida 1999POS JD 495 05
Clear Creek Middle School, Idaho Springs Colorado 2006POS JD 495 06
The Congregation, Long Beach, California 2009 POS JD 495 07
Bolivar Penninsula, Texas 1999POS JD 495 08
Chautauqua, New York 2010POS JD 495 09
San Pedro, California 2008POS JD 495 10
The Character Project, Venice Beach, California 2009POS JD 495 11
Grand Junction, ColoradoPOS JD 495 12
Ann-Mack-Downtown Los Angeles 2008POS JD 495 13
San Antonio, Texas 2009POS JD 495 14
Miner Street, Idaho Springs, Colorado 2004POS JD 495 15
Santa Catalina Island, California 2011POS JD 495 16
Perkinsfield Christmas 2023POS JD 495 17
American Pictures Black & White 1993-2000
Section Two: American Pictures Project photographed over the 7 years prior to 2000.
David. Andy & Trevor, La Grande, Oregon 1993POS JD 495 18
Harlington Texas 1999POS JD 495 19
Tunica, Mississippi 1997POS JD 495 20
Boise Idaho 1999POS JD 495 21
High Island Texas 1999POS JD 495 22
Broadwater Library, Broadwater Nebraska 1993 POS JD 495 23
Beatty, Nevada 1993POS JD 495 24
Bienville Bistro, Mobile, AlabamaPOS JD 495 25
Avenue K and 31st Street, Galveston, Texas. 1999POS JD 495 26
Bridgeport, Nebraska 1993POS JD 495 27
Lava Hot Springs, Idaho 1993POS JD 495 28
Lewellen, Nebraskia 1993POS JD 495 29
Quartzside Arizona, 1994POS JD 495 30
Galveston Storm, Bolivar Penninsula, Texas 1999POS JD 495 31
Wa Na Pa Street Cascade Locks Oregon 1993 POS JD 495 32
Big Daddy, Orleans Parish 1999POS JD 495 33
West Violet & North Pine, Foley Alabama 1999POS JD 495 34