Textised! : Casey Davis Photography

20 Mile Radius

This project began somewhat accidentally, and as a fairly simple concept: Could I maintain my identity as a photographer after the birth of my son? A year and a half into motherhood I discovered I had never been farther from my son than approximately 20 miles in any given direction. In fact, he and I spent nearly all of our time together. He would play or nap in the back of the car as I drove around to photograph, or he would be my companion as we investigated the world around us. The more time passed, exploring my own personal boundaries gave way to a larger theme: tradition.

Through the documentation of my surroundings, and my son’s childhood, I was able to unravel a personal examination of traditional roles and expectations, both as a mother and a photographer.

[Image: Voyeur, Maynard, MA]

Voyeur, Maynard, MA

[Image: M is for Maynard, MA]

M is for Maynard, MA

[Image: Self Portrait, Maynard, MA]

Self Portrait, Maynard, MA

[Image: Wonderful Adventure, Stow, MA]

Wonderful Adventure, Stow, MA

[Image: 4th of July, Concord, MA]

4th of July, Concord, MA

[Image: Love Never Ends, Sharon, CT]

Love Never Ends, Sharon, CT

[Image: Upwards, Lincoln, MA]

Upwards, Lincoln, MA

[Image: Elliott at Grist Mill, Sudbury, MA]

Elliott at Grist Mill, Sudbury, MA

[Image: Assabet River Trail, Maynard, MA]

Assabet River Trail, Maynard, MA

[Image: Fresh Grave, Sudbury, MA]

Fresh Grave, Sudbury, MA

[Image: Tree, Bedford, MA]

Tree, Bedford, MA

[Image: Swamp, Concord, MA]

Swamp, Concord, MA

[Image: VFW, Norwood, MA]

VFW, Norwood, MA

[Image: Farm Stand, Concord, MA]

Farm Stand, Concord, MA

[Image: 60 Summer Street, Maynard, MA]

60 Summer Street, Maynard, MA

[Image: Closed Restaurant, Maynard, MA]

Closed Restaurant, Maynard, MA

[Image: Underbelly, Cabazon, CA]

Underbelly, Cabazon, CA

[Image: Father, Mother, Lincoln, MA]

Father, Mother, Lincoln, MA

[Image: Here is the Steeple, Sharon, CT]

Here is the Steeple, Sharon, CT

[Image: Elliott in Pizza Pants, Concord, MA]

Elliott in Pizza Pants, Concord, MA

Happy Screams

I grew up in Indiana where the closest I ever came to a small ice cream shop was a Dairy Queen. In Massachusetts, towns commonly have small, family-owned ice cream stands. Many of them still make their ice cream from their own dairy farms. These stands are a social meeting ground, and are a rich part of community history and tradition.

[Image: Foote's Ice Cream, Salisbury Beach, MA]

Foote's Ice Cream, Salisbury Beach, MA

[Image: Erickson's Ice Cream, Maynard, MA]

Erickson's Ice Cream, Maynard, MA

[Image: Gulf Hill Ice Cream, South Darmouth, MA]

Gulf Hill Ice Cream, South Darmouth, MA

[Image: Dairy Maid, Everett, MA]

Dairy Maid, Everett, MA

[Image: Soc's Ice Cream, Saugus, MA]

Soc's Ice Cream, Saugus, MA

[Image: Dandi-Lyon's, Reading, MA]

Dandi-Lyon's, Reading, MA

[Image: Dairy Joy, Weston, MA]

Dairy Joy, Weston, MA

[Image: Gibson's Ice Cream, Worcester, MA]

Gibson's Ice Cream, Worcester, MA

[Image: Ice Cream Corn Hole at Salvadors Ice Cream, South Dartmouth, MA]

Ice Cream Corn Hole at Salvadors Ice Cream, South Dartmouth, MA

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[Image: Cindy's Drive-In, Granby, MA]

Cindy's Drive-In, Granby, MA

[Image: Crescent Hill Farm, Haverhill, MA]

Crescent Hill Farm, Haverhill, MA

[Image: The Ice Cream Lady, Douglas, MA]

The Ice Cream Lady, Douglas, MA

[Image: Paper Ice Cream]

Paper Ice Cream

[Image: Dandi-Lyon's, Reading, MA]

Dandi-Lyon's, Reading, MA

[Image: Cindy's Drive-In, Granby, MA]

Cindy's Drive-In, Granby, MA

[Image: Gibson's Ice Cream, Worcester, MA]

Gibson's Ice Cream, Worcester, MA

[Image: Foote's Ice Cream Advertising Truck, Salisbury Beach, MA]

Foote's Ice Cream Advertising Truck, Salisbury Beach, MA

Religion

Religion is ubiquitous, to the point where religious imagery has become part of the American cultural landscape. You see crosses just as frequently as you see, say, the American flag. As an outsider looking in, religion is fascinating to me. I subscribe to none, yet I am drawn to how other people practice and display their faith.

[Image: Neon Jesus, Indianapolis, IN]

Neon Jesus, Indianapolis, IN

[Image: As For Me, Wisconsin]

As For Me, Wisconsin

[Image: Topless/To Bless, Oregon]

Topless/To Bless, Oregon

[Image: 855-FOR-TRUTH, Worcester, MA]

855-FOR-TRUTH, Worcester, MA

[Image: Bread of Life, New Jersey]

Bread of Life, New Jersey

[Image: Mary with Air Conditioning, Indiana]

Mary with Air Conditioning, Indiana

[Image: Cross by the Assabet River, Maynard, MA]

Cross by the Assabet River, Maynard, MA

[Image: In Memory Of, Indiana]

In Memory Of, Indiana

[Image: Jesus in State, NH]

Jesus in State, NH

[Image: Statue with Gasoline, Maynard, MA]

Statue with Gasoline, Maynard, MA

[Image: Stations of the Cross at La Salette, Attleboro, MA]

Stations of the Cross at La Salette, Attleboro, MA

[Image: Catholic Store]

Catholic Store

Odyssey

I have traveled all throughout the United States over the course of the last decade. I have also lived on both coasts, and make annual visits to the midwest to see family. As I travel, I love photographing the parts of old towns, cities, and landscapes that feel forgotten or overlooked.

[Image: VFW, Hudson, MA.]

VFW, Hudson, MA.

[Image: Self Portrait with Flag, Crawfordsville, IN]

Self Portrait with Flag, Crawfordsville, IN

[Image: God Bless America, Jersey Shore]

God Bless America, Jersey Shore

[Image: Wholesale, SD]

Wholesale, SD

[Image: Red Arrow, Worcester, MA]

Red Arrow, Worcester, MA

[Image: Gasoline Refinery, one of the Dakotas]

Gasoline Refinery, one of the Dakotas