Just Girls Вђ“ — Vol 28 Вђ“ 2020

For years, the "American Frontier" was a myth dominated by men—cowboys, outlaws, and explorers. Kurland’s work reclaimed this territory. She traveled across the United States, staging scenes with adolescent girls she met along the way, imagining them as a "standing army of teenaged runaways".

The 2020 publication was more than just a reprint. It included 76 images—many previously unpublished—and an essay by Kurland herself. Just Girls – Vol 28 – 2020

The series blurs the line between documentary and fantasy, creating a "utopic pastoral" where female community and sisterhood are the primary forces. For years, the "American Frontier" was a myth

In these photos, the girls aren't just subjects; they are pioneers of their own world. Whether they are braiding hair by a river, building shelters in the woods, or simply wandering the edges of civilization, they exist in a space free from adult control. Why the 2020 Release Matched the Moment The 2020 publication was more than just a reprint