The Rise and Fall of Sketch Artist Gary Myrick
Taking an unorthodox approach from its typical considerations, The New York Times invites us into
Taking an unorthodox approach from its typical considerations, The New York Times invites us into the courtroom for a portrait of Gary Myrick – longtime sketch artist for the Texas justice system. For the past 38 years, Myrick has worked as a silent observer in the visceral human drama that is the courtroom, capturing moments in high-profile cases where photography was outlawed for intrusiveness. As the digital age has ushered in a new era of convenience in photography, Myrick’s position has faded into obscurity. Myrick’s story embodies a heartbreaking reality that myriads can recount, which is somberly encapsulated in the above video.
