With One Eye Open is a short documentary series about photography in graffiti culture. Written, filmed, and directed by Jonathan Pieterse.
Episode 1: The Trainwriter
Sydney, Australia. Follow a trainwriter from the MIA crew as he hits the Sydney metro, marking the first time a metro in Australia has been painted. The goal of having the piece travel through the city is cut short when the graffiti is quickly removed after the photos are taken. This episode explores the idea of creating something just for the photo, without the original intention of graffiti; going in traffic so people could see the piece rolling by.
Episode 2: Cat Cent Cat
Paris, France. Analog photographer @catcentcat captures the essence of his journeys through the multi-layered city. His spontaneous shooting style fills his film rolls with surprises, reflecting the vibrancy and unpredictability of Paris. The city’s liveliness determines what ends up on his film, making each picture a vivid memory.
Episode 3: Edward Nightingale
Hamburg, Germany. This episode follows Edward Nightingale, a graffiti photographer operating in a city where the vandalsquad is highly active and organized. Watch as Ed Night meticulously plans and executes a mission with the graffiti writer Rage, showcasing the careful coordination and preparation needed in a high-risk environment.
Episode 4: Alex Fakso
London, UK. Dive into the extensive archive of Alex Fakso, a graffiti photographer active since the early ’90s. This episode offers insights into his creative approach, showing the evolution of his work as you scroll through his collection. Fakso’s photography pushes boundaries, with images that escape the frame and send political messages, echoing the inherent rebelliousness of graffiti itself.
