Misha Gordin is an artist. He began as a documentary photographer, but quickly grew tired of waiting for the “perfect moment for the perfect photograph.” He also grew tired of shooting images over which he had no control. He wanted to tell the entire story, to capture its essence, to distill its complexity in a single and unique image. He is a self-determined individual whose work reflects his personality: It leaves little room for chance or accident but a great deal of room for contemplation and provocation.