To Kay Erickson, street photography is much like being an explorer. It is a process of looking for unique lighting, and different compositions that will hopefully make the viewer lean in to see what is really going on in the photograph. Through her travels, Erickson has captured images of people and places in local communities around the world. Through these works, she hopes to convey the humanity that we all share, and in the process, hopefully break down some of the stereotypes that are contributing to worldwide unrest. The artist is particularly drawn to places like Mao’s Kitchen in Venice, California, where ocean light shapes her observations.