“On Skid Row, I met a man boldly wearing a pink wedding dress. His tent had been robbed that night, and the thief had swapped his belongings for the outfit. ‘This is everything I have, all I can carry. Everything
is replaceable.’
For six years, I returned to the American West, a region mythologized for its freedom and opportunity, meeting people who defy the norm. ‘The Color of Money and Trees’ became a journey of self-discovery, questioning who we are versus what others expect us to be. The work explores the tension between material success and deeper fulfillment, asking if true prosperity lies in community and self-awareness rather than wealth and possessions.” — Tony Dočekal
Tony Dočekal (she/her) is a photographer and visual artist who explores identity, home, and the human experience. Growing up as a quiet observer, her photography reflects on what it means to belong in an ever- changing world. While working for a nonprofit supporting people experiencing homelessness, she connected with strangers through music, dreams, and universal habits.
