Since the beginning, blue-collar workers have been a fundamental institution in building American society. More recently, however, these dedicated contributors have endured deteriorating conditions. Family farms have been abandoned in favor of industrial agricultural practices, small businesses have been sold to large corporations, and high-quality craftsmanship has been replaced with inferior production. Affording the upkeep of these items and workspaces, such as garages and workshops, has become astronomical. As a result, laborers have learned to make things last, even in their dilapidated states. Hidden Hands illustrates the underappreciation of the workers who keep American society running. Growing up in a blue-collar household, I witnessed first-hand this significant lack of acknowledgment, particularly during the 2008 Recession. I have only become more aware of how often these hard laborers are overlooked. In an effort to bring them back to the forefront, Hidden Hands uses old tools, abandoned farms, and current workspaces to show the conditions in which these laborers sustain.