MONEYGAME offers an intimate exploration into the lives of exotic dancers, challenging preconceptions, and revealing the audacity and courage that define this profession. As an artist who has long traversed the periphery of various subcultures, Elizabeth Waterman’s dive into this world was not a spontaneous plunge but an intentional immersion that began in 2016 at a club in Queens.
Witness the evolution of trust as the artist continued to return to the club, giving way to acceptance and collaboration.
MONEYGAME presents a spectrum of experiences, each image a testament to the dancers‘ individual stories. The artist‘s lens doesn‘t just capture; it humanizes, offering an unvarnished yet empathetic portrayal of a profession shrouded in mystery.
Through MONEYGAME, the audience is encouraged to witness the unspoken narratives of those living on society‘s edge.