"One photograph encapsulates the fragile intimacy of her everyday life: The first time Kircher meets Sierra, she is sitting with her two children, Seven and Noa, on the wooden staircase of her Koreatown apartment. Their faces frown in wary vigilance of the photographer's presence, although Sierra's touch offered them the reassurance to feel safe."
"I quickly realised what sort of situation she was in. Much of the time wasn't about taking pictures - it was taking the kids to school, to the park, and ensuring they felt secure in their environment."
New Genesis captures the life of Sierra Kiss, a single mother in Los Angeles, through Abdulhamid Kircher's photography. The book reveals the inadequacies of shelters, churches, and social services that fail to support vulnerable individuals due to chronic underfunding and restrictive policies. Kircher's work emphasizes the lived experiences of hardship, resilience, and survival, as he documents Sierra's journey through homelessness, addiction, and domestic abuse over several years. The intimate portrayal invites viewers to witness the realities faced by those in precarious situations.
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