Sidney Laen

Sidney Laen was a childhood stage name for Jon Luvelli an Italian-American Artist, street photographer, actor and writer best known for his black-and-white images depicting idiosyncrasies of people in rural areas. His work conveys social messages addressing economical and civil issues. He's noted for his macabre candid photography. He coined the title Fine Art Documentarian for photographers merging documentary and art photography. His work of rural life, social and environmental issues are exhibited and held in prominent museums, galleries, private collections and published worldwide.