​John R Van Beekum’s Night Hawk, Hub Beauty Supply and ​Raffles Hotel​ create a palpable sense of longing and transport the viewer to an uncertain place and time.

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As the viewer studies the group of three photographs, you start to lose your footing in this world ​and wonder, "Where is this place?' And then, 'When is this?" ​ Then you walk through the door that Van Beekum has opened ​and let the environment surround you.

 

Mark T. Smith, Director, Zadok Gallery, 2012