There are so many variations of the American Dream — but perhaps the most persistent is that of living in New York. Shows like Sex in the City, Broad City, and so many others have planted a romantic idea into someone’s head that blossomed into a rich flower upon arrival. But like so many annual flowers, they eventually die. Some, however, are perennials and come alive every year when the air brushes against the skin just right. And yet for others, the romance is evergreen. If any modern photographer has been cultivating a garden of evergreens, it would be Phil Penman. Peering into his work is the pinnacle of deep emotional therapy that allows you to fall in love with your surroundings daily.
