Alexis Kleshik

The photographic series Grand Street Strippers provides an insider’s look into the lives of Brooklyn strippers, capturing their professional experiences and the broader complexities of their identities. The series celebrates dancers whose self-expression, friendships, and mutual support create a unique club atmosphere. Through close collaboration, the photographer ensures that dancers retain agency in their portrayal. The vibrant colors and intimate urban settings present the dancers not only as performers but also as multifaceted individuals. The series challenges stereotypes about sex work and encourages audiences to recognize the humanity of those within the profession. 

Alexis Kleshik is a New York City-based photographer whose work explores themes of identity, queerness, and empowerment, drawing inspiration from personal experiences and perspectives.