I have been working on this project for over ten years now. In many respects, it has become easier and easier to meet the women I need to photograph in order to make Century the socially important work it has become. This is mainly the result of achieving a certain degree of credibility and breadth of reputation. Yet in a way, the hardest part of the project lies ahead. As a result, I must now travel widely in order to achieve an adequate representation of different ethnicities, races, and cultures.
Travel means meeting people far from home, and it means significantly increased expenses.
I need to meet the right women to photograph. While there are some particular ages and situations which could and should be filled by Caucasian women, realistically, the greatest need right now is to meet more Blacks, Asians, Hispanics, Native Americans, and Middle Easterners, to name the most prominent groups. I also need to meet people who might be able to provide some financial support, especially since in the current political climate, a project like this is simply not going qualify for most grants nor obtain corporate support. To date, the bulk of the project has been self-supported. Locating venues in which to show the project.