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Easter Bunny. “This was taken in the 1970s, when I was in love with New York. The place was full of soul back then: there was life on the streets, eccentric characters on every corner, millions of people with colourful stories to tell. I mean it’s not every day you go out and see an Easter bunny on a tricycle, is it? People came to New York to be New Yorkers, not just because they got a job in the city. It was so alive. I would hang my camera around my neck and hit the streets, knowing that some quirky character would soon come my way. And there I was walking through Greenwich Village when this charming elderly lady rode past, full of smiles. She was happy that I noticed her. I remember thinking what lovely spirit she had. There is an innocence about her that I still adore – an older woman with a sense of fun, enjoying her life and making everyone around her happy. Nowadays, when I look at this photo, I just see a New York that has lost its heart and soul. The city has became all about real estate and money. It used to be about neighbourhoods, each one like a small town, with its own flavour and personality. Greenwich Village was the bohemian area, with bars open late and jazz. I’m heartbroken to think it’s gone”... (Photo by Jill Freedman/Steven Kasher Gallery)
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