What's in Your Bag?, photography by Jason Travis - Nerve.com


See more of Jason Travis' work on his website, blog, and "Persona" series Flickr page.

Share this article:


 

26 Comments

I like this. Great idea. But did you just not bump into any black people the day you did this project?

dj commented on 11/10

I fully concur (I'm not white), but I'm just waiting for the annoyance to begin, haha. On the plus side, there appears to be a desi woman 4th from last. Holla!

Rena commented on 11/10

In the intro it said the photos are of people who are artists, musicians etc and all of them sound interesting so it would've been nice if it said what their job is and where they're from.

CL commented on 11/10

Burt's bees is clearly taking over the US

KB commented on 11/10

As is the iphone

hh commented on 11/10

yeah um i was anticipating someone who looked like me to be shown but i guess not. great idea the iphone seems very popular.

d.t commented on 11/10

I'm still trying to figure out what those weird metal contraptions on the tray are. (Guy with red shirt, beard, and the handgun on the side of the tray)

NC commented on 11/10

NC, I believe they're tattoo machines. He's posing in front of a tattoo parlor, as well (there are background clues to occupation). A lot of Orbitz gum too.

MD commented on 11/10

Apparently Atlanta's full of beautiful women

CC commented on 11/10

keeping hand sanitizer with ya is super smart.

rjf commented on 11/10

C'mon, everyone knows black people don't carry bags! I am TOTALLY kidding. It IS weird that there are generally no minorities/few minorities represented in these lil' articles

LAP commented on 11/10

Where are my Asian, Latino, African-American, Middle-Eastern brothers and sisters?

AM commented on 11/10

Not a condom in sight.

bem commented on 11/10

@bem: I guess they must not be having sex!

Rena commented on 11/10

I too noticed that Burt's Bees is taking over. Atlanta must be ground zero. Also, car keys? Does everyone own a car in Atlanta? They must have crappier than usual public transport. Remind me not to visit lest I end up stranded due to my inability to drive.

jt commented on 11/10

Ok, really? Hipsters just *happen* to be carrying around Baudelaire? Unless they're trying to impress with their sensitive faux artist street cred, I think not.

LM commented on 11/10

Here are my two cents as an Atlantan: It's downright bizarre that there aren't more people of color. Atlanta's very ethnically diverse. However, a good number of the photos seem to have been taken in Little 5 Points. It's the eccentric, hipster, still slightly gritty part of town, but its diversity is more in facial hair than skin color. Almost everybody in Atlanta drives on a daily basis. Public transportation exists but is unappealing for plenty of reasons. A big part of it is that Atlanta is the definition of urban sprawl. There are no natural barriers to the sprawl- mountains are a hundred miles north and the ocean is a few hundred miles south, and that's it. It snows so rarely that if the picture of the girl in the snow was taken in the past year, I can tell you what day that was- March 1, 2009. And as much as I love Atlanta, I cannot defend the lack of condoms or excess of Burt's Bees.

kg commented on 11/10

*Proudly sponsored by Burt's Bees and knitting.* In fairness, the peppermint lip balm is amazing. Mmmm tingles. More diversity please.

CJM commented on 11/10

Wow, all these people carry a lot of stuff, even the guys. My purse contains: iPhone, wallet, chapstick (yes, Burt's Bees), keys. That's it.

CMD commented on 11/10

I was definitely wondering about the lack of condoms, toothbrushes, deodorant, tampons etc. Those are things I ALWAYS have with me. I do love the idea, and as a graphic designer I can definitely appreciate the colors and textures used in the presentation. I had no idea that so many people walk around with yarn and embroidery thread...

TC commented on 11/11

I'm not sure why burt's bees is so popular. I had to trade in mine for cocoa butter earlier this year because my lips got so badly chapped when I use it.

TC commented on 11/11

GOOD JOB!!!!! What a neat idea and the photography is wonderful. My hats off to you for your creativity, I'm sure there are several folks who would like to have your abilities!!!! Keep up the good work, you are talanted.

pt commented on 11/13

As a tattoo artist, I don't know why someone would just carry thier machines in a bag, much less eight of them. Plus a tray? Doesn't happen.

aw commented on 11/15

Moat amazing set of photos and subject matter i've seen in a long time!

EIMH commented on 11/16

fuck all ya'll - let's dance it out.

g.s. commented on 11/16

just so you know, these are all staged

xx commented on 11/19
 

Leave a Comment


Initials




We are ardently committed to free expression, but we do expect Nerve visitors and contributors to interact respectfully and responsibly. Blatant expressions of bigotry, sexism or hatred may be constitutionally protected on the street corner, but they're not cool here.



Scarred by Stacia J. N. Decker
My husband's heart surgery made him a new man.
The Nerve Date with Jacqueline by Jessica Yatrofsky
'Tis the season to be daring.
The Road by Scott Von Doviak
Looking to celebrate your holiday with two hours of solid despair? /entertainment/
Sex Advice From . . . Turkey Farmers by Kristen Gangwer
Q: What can turkeys teach us about sex?
A: Absolutely nothing. With barnyard birds it's business, not pleasure.
Watch Your Back by Susan Barnett
What can you tell about a person from their t-shirt?
Dealbreaker: The Self-Help Book by Jen Kirkman
How DIY therapy can ruin dating.
Savage Love by Dan Savage
How do I tell my girlfriend that I'm pregnant? /advice/
Pop Culture We're Thankful For by the Nerve Editors
Toasts from around the Nerve family table. /entertainment/