Admiring the Art

John Ahearn works closely with his subjects, making life casts of people in the South Bronx neighborhood of New York City. The life-size finished pieces capture the specific attributes of the models, from the types of clothing they wear to the attitudes of their poses. Focusing on people from his community, Ahearn presents a glimpse into the lived experience of a particular time and place — grocery shopping, walking a dog, getting children ready for school.