Gold vs Black brings SB vibe to #thefrontstepsproject
#thefrontstepsproject—portraits of people taken outside their homes—has been trending on Instagram since the first days of the stay-at-home orders. Across the country, photographers have sought to portray a sense of solidarity by capturing the shared moment in their community.
Gold vs Black, the powerhouse creative duo of Sophia Taylor and Nicole Berry, have brought their cool SoCal vibes to #thefrontstepsproject, capturing Santa Barbara locals steps away from their homes in the weeks since Covid-19 shut down the city’s social life.
For Lum Art Zine, Gold vs Black shared a selection of their front steps photographs—offering an intimate glimpse of people where they dwell at a time when we’re closed off from entering these spaces. The photos bring to focus the endurance of fashion, humor and love even in the most uncertain times.
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject SB creative couple @chadillac_green & @localsparrow. He is a tattoo artist (@805ink), painter and music curator DJ & she is a painter, jewelry designer and overall walking work of art. #supportlocalart #seesb #santabarbara
@goldvsblack #thefronstepproject pictured here post 25-mile bike ride around SB, musician @connercherland. Support his Patreon, live streams and latest album “Toad Boy” #supportmusicians #santabarbara #seesb
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject featuring Sarah and Eric. She’s our Santa Barbara County Office of Arts and Culture Executive Director, supporting the arts throughout SB County & her husband runs a whiskey distillery with his family @wiglewhiskey from Pittsburg, PA #santabarbara #seesb #supportlocal
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject featuring @analisemaggio and her family. Seeing their love and involvement in our town is beautiful, especially now, more than ever. Analise is always there to support her family, friends and community. She has been supporting @duocatering to help deliver meals around town for those in need. Acts of love add up and is all we can ask during this time, however big or small. #santabarbara #seesb
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject featuring @alicebrophy. Our muse who curates life moments so gracefully (even making an apron look so chic). She wears many hats but her newest hat is homeschooling two kids in elementary school. Life is shifting constantly but we can’t wait to host events with her and take in all the best vintage finds and meals. #santabarbara #seesb
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepproject featuring Tobi. Pre-pandemic, you would see Tobi soak up all that is SB. From salsa night at Soho to riding his motorcycle to Cold Spring Tavern, to boat rides around the harbor. We appreciate the times we had together outside of our homes, and we can look forward to the time where we can enjoy each other’s presence. #santabarbara #seesb
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject featuring the Hollister family. Their love of our town still holds true after many generations. Clinton and Ashley own a locally sourced vermouth label @twhollisterco. Ashley also is the Executive Director of @thesquirefoundation, supporting the arts in our county. And Clinton’s sister Ashley (based in Rwanda but couldn’t fly back due to the quarantine), focuses on programs working towards rural women farmers’ economic empowerment. #santabarbara #supportlocalbusiness #twhollisterco #vermouth
@goldvsblack #thefrontstepsproject featuring Ryan & Courtney. He is an ER doctor and she is an ER PA (Physicians Assistant) in our county. Both on the frontline and dedicated to taking care of our ill and injured every day. With their hectic schedules, we were able to capture an evening where they can be together for a date night in. #santabarbara #seesb #frontlineworkers #healthcare #stayhomestaysafe
@goldvsblack The quarantined crew behind #thefrontstepsproject in SB. Sending our love to you. #washyourhands #santabarbara #seesb #goldvsblack
Cover photo: @goldvsblack Cheers (with a to-go lemon drop martini from @luckys_steakhouse) to the sweet sounds provided by Valdas of @valmarrecords #thefrontsetpsproject #santabarbara #seesb #peopleofsantabarbara
