Marguerite McGuire
Using a shallow depth of field and reflections, this series demonstrates time as an illusion... Everyday is repetitive and blends together to the point of entering a dreamlike state in which people are becoming bored, having lack of motivation, and becoming “delusional.” However, , this new time for reflection is positive... there is time to slow down and step away from the busyness of life, realizations, such as the significances of appreciating health, admiring everyday essential workers, and showing love for family and friends, are being made, which is important not only for individuals, but for society as a whole. There is a certain aspect of humanity that is more prevalent now than ever...
Sabrina Colavita
... the photos consist of me shooting through objects or having objects obstruct the image. I did this to represent the viewer being inside and looking out. Some of the images are blocked by fences, walls, or blurred by the cut out circles in parking signs. Many of us feel trapped and held back from our family, friends, and important life events due to the Coronavirus. Some images are more blurry than others, however, in the end you can still look through and see something beautiful on the other side...
There is so much going on in the world and it is really important for my state of mind to occasionally take walks to clear my head. A lot of times when I walk, I like to stop and admire how different the trees are. While some are starting to get back their leaves, others have flowers blossoming on them. As such, I have come to realize the beauty of all trees as they are all different...Just like the trees that have not yet bloomed or the trees that people do not tend to gravitate towards because they are not as pretty, life comes with its graceful moments and its grotesque moments...We have always overcome the unthinkable and as such, I know that as a world, we will overcome this virus. Just like the spring is symbolic of rebirth and new life, I think the virus too shall pass.
Jack Lee, Service For Justice Residential College
As spring begins and the weather gets warmer, parks typically fill up with young kids and families but that is not reasonable in this current global climate. In my town, the police have taken precautions to ensure that kids stay away from playgrounds and high schoolers stay off the basketball courts. Police caution tape is up, and basketball rims are down. This is an unsettling site as young kids nowadays are often encouraged to play outside rather than being consumed by the technology all adults find themselves bound too...While focusing on barriers, it is important to choose how much of the barrier I want seen as well as how much of the restricted area I show... (and) determining which of those is in focus...The photographer chooses what is in the frame and what is not.
Jake Milano, Creative Life Residential College
For this final project, I wanted to try and capture images that relate to the current pandemic that we are all coping with. Having said that, my theme is the power in words with the intent that we should not be overcome with fear in all facets of life. The way I thought best to display this was through a tea container that is sitting on a bookshelf at my home that reads “keep calm and carry on.”
Timothy Sacca, Service For Justice Residential College
Being locked out of one’s favorite spaces has become indicative of being locked into the confines of one’s own home, and more precisely one’s own mind. The series does not aim at creating boredom within someone, but rather experiencing and understanding today’s boredom through the eyes of someone else.
Alyssa Prozzo, Service For Justice Residential College
...Then, I started walking around my neighborhood to get some inspiration and I was astonished at how much litter I found within a short distance of my house. I decided to use that as my idea because it really spoke volume to me at the fact that trash is everywhere and sometimes we don’t even realize it....
Melyssa Gagliardi, Service For Justice Residential College
...shooting frames which might appear to be empty but evoke emotion and leave the viewer wondering what the photo is, or what type of objects are in it. I wanted the focus to be the deep contrast between the light and dark aspects in each photo...I wanted these photos to represent the idea of being stuck inside because of our current situation in quarantine. I hoped these photos would make the viewer feel stuck inside the frame. As well as show beauty and the simplicity that natural light creates, even in a small area such as around my house...No one expected something like this to happen in their lifetime and the intense impact... this event is affecting everyday life, however beauty can still come of it and what matters most is doing our part and staying inside
Living through my lens: A glimpse into life during a pandemic
The time that we are living through is a time of confusion, uncertainty, and terror. The news is filled with horrific numbers, confusing political statements, and yet solidarity across country borders. We stand in solidarity with hundreds of thousands of others across the world who are sick or have recovered, and we are united in the experience of understanding the depth and gravity of this situation. Every day, our global situation, as well as national situation, the COVID-19 global pandemic keeps escalating and getting more and more intense. The images that I have shot for my final project hope to show the universality in the situation to document how the COVID-19 has impacted the lives of nearly everyone across the Globe. My hope is that my project captures the pandemonium, loneliness, and extremity that have been the result of the worldwide pandemic.
Abby Aldieri, Ignatian Leadership Residential College
I was able to utilize only objects found in my house to photograph for this series. I hope to convey a sense of familiarity, one that everyone remaining in their homes can relate to and one that has become our new normal.
Matthew Franks
From a young age I received most of my collections from my grandfather. Whether it was that year's Hess truck or a signed baseball from my favorite team he would always give me something to add to one of my collections.
The way music is enjoyed today has morphed entirely from decades ago, moving to a largely unseen digital medium from a tangible, sometimes artistic past comprised of records and tapes. Years ago album covers offered musicians a convenient palate in which they could express themselves visually, to complement their music. In addition, the consistent repeating shapes of the physical objects - circular records, square album covers and rectangular cassettes - create an opportunity to explore repeating structured patterns.
Olivia Covello, Creative Life Residential College
I took photographs in places that are normally overfilled with people and cars but are now empty. To make a point of this I am going to shoot in the day time and from places I might not normally be able to stand if there were cars or people. My photographs were taken at local schools, parks, churches, and the gym I belong to. I also live in an area that has many industrial areas so I took photos of office buildings, empty shopping centers, hotels, and the mall. These locations would be applicable to any town going through this experience. Despite showing my town’s story, I wanted the viewers to relate to my images. In order to clearly convey my message, I composed the images in a way that isn’t just a flat landscape. I added dimension by choosing a vantage point that draws the viewers’ eye to a point that signifies emptiness. In the photos I took, I captured parking spaces, roads, and color to draw the viewer's attention to the empty spaces.
