David Nakabayashi is a wandering observer. Whether documenting life on the road, visiting relatives or analyzing life in New York City, his adopted home, these images reflect the same sense of connection, and disconnection, that permeates his paintings.

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“Trees” 2021 by David Nakabayashi

A visual poem about trees set to the original song “Trees” by Squirrel Friend.

 

“Pandemic Story” 2020 by David Nakabayashi

An observation of pandemic life in New York City in 2020. Original music by Squirrel Friend.

 

“The Wanderer” 2019 by David Nakabayashi

David travels west to visit his mother Helen in Summer 2019.

 

“Hoof It” 2019 by David Nakabayashi

Walking around New York City with original music by Squirrel Friend.

 

“Ghost Town” 2019 by David Nakabayashi

Artist David Nakabayashi observes his quiet metropolis, the empty places, the inocuous scenes and minor events of life in New York City.