Harvey Castro is a documentary photographer and multidisciplinary artist who employs a variety of mediums, including still and moving images, audio recordings, and historical content, to delve into the complex relationship between climate change, immigration, identity, and inclusion.
His work is deeply personal, drawing inspiration from his experiences as an immigrant and person of color, and it is distinguished by its authenticity and genuine connection with the people he photographs. Castro captures candid, intimate moments that reveal the emotions, thoughts, and feelings of those he photographs, depicting their struggles with adversity and exclusion and moments of joy and camaraderie within their communities.
Through his imagery, Castro invites viewers to consider how climate change impacts us. Based in Oakland, California, Castro continues to use his art to advocate for social change and raise awareness of critical contemporary issues.
