Cabin Fever (Covid-19)

Cabin Fever (Covid-19) depicts the isolation, boredom, and darkness brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic. Needing a creative outlet, I turned to capturing the ephemeral shadows appearing on the walls of my home using my cell phone, rather than my DSLR camera. I chose my phone over my regular camera for two reasons—the shadows were ever-changing and capturing the shadows was initially a mere diversion not an attempt at creating a project. This spontaneity was liberating. The necessity of creating photographs during the adversity of isolation was an escape and a way of transforming these oppressive moments. These black and white images are reminiscent of silhouettes where the negative and positive spaces create dramatic effects with shape and light. Signs of beauty and hope are inherent in these abstract shadows as well as signs of the harrowing reality of being cut-off from your normal life and interactions with others. The tension running through this work is a validation of an emotionally charged experience. Ultimately, the fleeting magic and mystery of the shadows provide a surprising solace that even in tough times a person can experience a solemn, yet uplifting beauty.