Meet Me in the Crowd
The people who work close to the land may be viewed only for their simplicity or hardship, but a closer look reveals the authenticity of their expressions. Their sense of community and personal bonds are often enviable. Most importantly, as these individuals live off the land, they shape it, becoming the faces that define a place on the map. When large corporations encroach, they are often forced to leave in search of work in larger cities. This disrupts both their ecosystem and the land’s, posing a major threat to the identity of the place and eradicating local culture and stories.