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A photograph of a mural done in chalk on a brown fence. On the far left reads “HAPPY EASTER” in pastel colors, followed by easter eggs also drawn in pastel colors. Next, are five yellow chicks drawn in realism style. In the center of the mural is an Easter basket with a blue cloth inside and more Easter eggs. On the right of the Easter basket are three bunnies, one black, one brown, and one gray, these bunnies are also drawn in a realism style. The far right of the mural reads “HAPPY SPRING” in pastel colors.

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Jen's fence 3

Jennifer Ramirez

During the times of Covid, when we were all locked down, I decided to turn my privacy fence (I live on a corner of 2 main streets in my subdivision) into art with one specific reason in mind: to make people smile. Each month (starting in March of 2020) I would create a chalk drawing that would span the length of the fence. I used chalk because it was easy to wash off and then create another drawing. The fence drawings were specifically linked to trying to help people make it through the pandemic. Most of them had fun 'catch-phrases' written with them. For example: The dinosaur mural said, "Who else wants Covid to be extinct?" The first chalk drawing was focused on Easter: I drew little chicks, bunnies, Easter eggs and an Easter basket. The drawing was such a hit that I continued with other fence drawings.

Date

March 1, 2020

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https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

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photograph

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digital photographs

Title

Jen's fence 3

Identifier

11232021-2c

Creator

Jennifer Ramirez

Description

A photograph of a mural done in chalk on a brown fence. On the far left reads “HAPPY EASTER” in pastel colors, followed by easter eggs also drawn in pastel colors. Next, are five yellow chicks drawn in realism style. In the center of the mural is an Easter basket with a blue cloth inside and more Easter eggs. On the right of the Easter basket are three bunnies, one black, one brown, and one gray, these bunnies are also drawn in a realism style. The far right of the mural reads “HAPPY SPRING” in pastel colors.

Temporal Coverage

March 1, 2020

Date Submitted

November 23, 2021

Medium

chalk on a privacy fence

Language

English

Spatial Coverage

Madison Heights, MI

-83.1052028

42.4858692

Rights

https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/4.0/

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Jennifer Ramirez

A photograph of a mural on the side of a building. The mural is in an abstract, geometric style with a sunset in the background and three foxes in the foreground. The bottom of the mural is shades of green representing grass and the earth. The middle of the mural is the colors of the sunset, such as yellows, pinks, and oranges. At the top of the mural are shades of blue representing the night sky, as well as a crescent moon.

A photograph of a mural done on the side of a building. The mural is of a forest scene done in an abstract, geometric style. In the center of the mural is a sun with rays going outwards to the edge of the piece. The bottom of the sun is covered by a green hill, on this hill is a black dog, facing forward with its tongue out. To the left of the sun and dog is a large bird with it’s wings spread, flying towards the center of the piece. On the right of the sun and dog is a small, blue squirrel, holding an acorn in its hand and looking at the camera. Spaced throughout the piece are brown trees, on one of the trees, above the squirrel, is a red cardinal facing to the right.

Rosie's Park Mural 2

Jennifer Ramirez

A photograph of a mural done on the side of a building. The mural is of a forest scene done in an abstract, geometric style. In the center of the mural is a sun with rays going outwards to the edge of the piece. The bottom of the sun is covered by a green hill, on this hill is a black dog, facing forward with its tongue out. To the left of the sun and dog is a large bird with it’s wings spread, flying towards the center of the piece. On the right of the sun and dog is a small, blue squirrel, holding an acorn in its hand and looking at the camera.

A child with tan skin and short black hair, wearing a green shirt and sitting at a black table. They hold a red marker in their fist and are coloring a page that reads “I am coronavirus (COVID-19)” in capital letters. Underneath the words is a large COVID cell with a face that is partly red. Smaller COVID cells decorate the rest of the uncolored page.

Use of child's creativity to cope with the pandemic 5

Headwaters Relief Organization

A child with tan skin and short black hair, wearing a green shirt and sitting at a black table. They hold a red marker in their fist and are coloring a page that reads “I am coronavirus (COVID-19)” in capital letters. Underneath the words is a large COVID cell with a face that is partly red. Smaller COVID cells decorate the rest of the uncolored page.

Two children standing in front of a house. The child on the left is wearing: a mosaic patterned mask; a shirt with a princess with blonde braided hair, a blue dress, and snowflakes in the center with two panels of purple with pink flowers on it; and dark blue long shorts with colorful hearts patterned on them. The child on the right is wearing: a blue mask patterned with white dots; a white shirt with blue dots and yellow sequins in the center; and purple pants with white owls patterned on them. Both of the kids are holding books about the coronavirus, titled “when we all stayed home, a coloring book about coronavirus” in capital letters. A blue house is on the cover.

Use of child's creativity to cope with the pandemic 6

Headwaters Relief Organization

Two children standing in front of a house. The child on the left is wearing: a mosaic patterned mask; a shirt with a princess with blonde braided hair, a blue dress, and snowflakes in the center with two panels of purple with pink flowers on it; and dark blue long shorts with colorful hearts patterned on them. The child on the right is wearing: a blue mask patterned with white dots; a white shirt with blue dots and yellow sequins in the center; and purple pants with white owls patterned on them.

A child pictured outside. They have brown skin, brown curly hair, and are holding their right hand up in a thumbs up position. They are wearing: a peach colored shirt with the words “New York stay skater free” in capital black letters with a picture of a green dinosaur on the front; and black shorts with white details. In their left hand are three different colored crayons and resting on their right leg is a coloring book about the coronavirus. They are sitting on an upright tire. Other people and children fill the background out of focus.

Use of child's creativity to cope with the pandemic 7

Headwaters Relief Organization

A child pictured outside. They have brown skin, brown curly hair, and are holding their right hand up in a thumbs up position. They are wearing: a peach colored shirt with the words “New York stay skater free” in capital black letters with a picture of a green dinosaur on the front; and black shorts with white details. In their left hand are three different colored crayons and resting on their right leg is a coloring book about the coronavirus. They are sitting on an upright tire. Other people and children fill the background out of focus.

A person holding a child on their lap, sitting in a lawn chair. The person has brown skin and short, black hair. They are wearing: a striped white, gray, pink, and black shirt; and light wash jeans with fraying on them. The child in their lap has tan skin and black hair pulled into five small sections, tied off with a red hair tie. They are wearing a red shirt with a white bear on it, and striped red and white shorts with white lace details. In their left hand are three crayons. Opened on the person’s lap in front of the child is a coloring book with colorful scribbles on it. More people and children are seated in the background.

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Headwaters Relief Organization

A person holding a child on their lap, sitting in a lawn chair. The person has brown skin and short, black hair. They are wearing: a striped white, gray, pink, and black shirt; and light wash jeans with fraying on them. The child in their lap has tan skin and black hair pulled into five small sections, tied off with a red hair tie. They are wearing a red shirt with a white bear on it, and striped red and white shorts with white lace details. In their left hand are three crayons. Opened on the person’s lap in front of the child is a coloring book with colorful scribbles on it.

A group of children sitting on the tiled floor of a room. Three children in the front are in focus. The first child on the left is wearing a white shirt, blue shorts, and a blue COVID mask. A coloring book is opened in their lap. The second child is wearing a pink dress. Their hair is pulled into four separate sections with colorful hair ties. On their lap is also a coloring book. Their feet are outstretched and adorned with white shoes. The third child, on the right, is wearing a white and black graphic tee, blue jeans with the words “focus in the good” painted on them, and black tennis shoes with pink laces. Their hair is pulled into sections and braided. Their legs are crossed and a coloring book rests in their lap.

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Headwaters Relief Organization

A group of children sitting on the tiled floor of a room. Three children in the front are in focus. The first child on the left is wearing a white shirt, blue shorts, and a blue COVID mask. A coloring book is opened in their lap. The second child is wearing a pink dress. Their hair is pulled into four separate sections with colorful hair ties. On their lap is also a coloring book. Their feet are outstretched and adorned with white shoes.

A photograph of a baseboard with sunlight through a window shining on it. The sunlight is broken up by the frame of the window creating squares of sunlight on the ground and wall. The wall is painted white, but is severely chipping and cracking, leaving an odd texture to the wall. Directly below the baseboard is an exposed carpet tack strip. The floor is unfinished wood, with a visible and heavy coating of dust, concentrated where the wall meets the floor.

Old Paint, Ancient Light

A photograph of a baseboard with sunlight through a window shining on it. The sunlight is broken up by the frame of the window creating squares of sunlight on the ground and wall. The wall is painted white, but is severely chipping and cracking, leaving an odd texture to the wall. Directly below the baseboard is an exposed carpet tack strip. The floor is unfinished wood, with a visible and heavy coating of dust, concentrated where the wall meets the floor.

A close-up photograph of a flower. The flower has five white petals and a yellow center. The petals are leaning back, away from the center of the flower. The pistil sticks out and surrounding it are about a dozen stamen. On the petals, above the center of the flower is the shadow of a fern. The background is mostly black with a few splotches of green suggesting stems and leaves.

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A close-up photograph of a flower. The flower has five white petals and a yellow center. The petals are leaning back, away from the center of the flower. The pistil sticks out and surrounding it are about a dozen stamen. On the petals, above the center of the flower is the shadow of a fern. The background is mostly black with a few splotches of green suggesting stems and leaves.

A graffiti piece on a wall filled with graffiti. The piece features a golden, bottle-like shape with two eyes that are halfway shut and blue. The bottle has two white hands that are holding the word “covid” which is painted in capital green bubble letters, outlined with white and black. To the right of the bottle is a creature that looks similar to a blue COVID cell, with wide white eyes that have yellow pupils and a message written in black that states “wash your fucking hands” in capital letters. The blue from the COVID cell-like creature surrounds the rest of the piece.

Washing Your F**king Hands

A graffiti piece on a wall filled with graffiti. The piece features a golden, bottle-like shape with two eyes that are halfway shut and blue. The bottle has two white hands that are holding the word “covid” which is painted in capital green bubble letters, outlined with white and black. To the right of the bottle is a creature that looks similar to a blue COVID cell, with wide white eyes that have yellow pupils and a message written in black that states “wash your fucking hands” in capital letters. The blue from the COVID cell-like creature surrounds the rest of the piece.

A digital photograph of a cluster of yellow Uroleucon aphids on a goldenrod.

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A digital photograph of a cluster of yellow Uroleucon aphids on a goldenrod.

A digital photograph of a bright orange common jewelweed.

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A digital photograph of a bright orange common jewelweed.

A digital photograph of a nymph of the stinkbug Chinavia hilaris on the backlit underside of a birch leaf.

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A digital photograph of a nymph of the stinkbug Chinavia hilaris on the backlit underside of a birch leaf.

A digital photograph of a yellow pale jewelweed flower.

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A digital photograph of a yellow pale jewelweed flower.

A digital photograph of a maple leaf with an unusual coloration pattern.

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A digital photograph of a maple leaf with an unusual coloration pattern.

A digital photograph of a snail of the genus Cepaea on the bark of a maple tree.

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A digital photograph of a snail of the genus Cepaea on the bark of a maple tree.

Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker wearing safety glasses and a surgical mask holds two small vials in front of his face. His face is the focal point of the image, blurring his hands and the vials so the vials are ghostly and nearly indistinguishable.

Healthcare is Human 1

Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker wearing safety glasses and a surgical mask holds two small vials in front of his face. His face is the focal point of the image, blurring his hands and the vials so the vials are ghostly and nearly indistinguishable.

Pictured in black and white, a weary-looking woman wearing a dark shirt and bright earrings looks down with her head slightly tilted, her eyes mostly closed standing outdoors. Her hair and shoulders blend against a dark backdrop. To her left, the image is splintered, interrupting the scene with an exposed brick surface and a crack in the wall. To the left, the woman’s portrait is repeated, darker and slightly transparent.

Healthcare is Human 2

Pictured in black and white, a weary-looking woman wearing a dark shirt and bright earrings looks down with her head slightly tilted, her eyes mostly closed standing outdoors. Her hair and shoulders blend against a dark backdrop. To her left, the image is splintered, interrupting the scene with an exposed brick surface and a crack in the wall. To the left, the woman’s portrait is repeated, darker and slightly transparent.

Pictured in black and white from the shoulders up, a healthcare worker looks straightforward, her expression unreadable beneath a surgical mask. She is lit harshly from the left, casting the right side of her face into shadow. A floral headband holds back her hair, there is a stethoscope draped over her neck resting on her shoulders, and her surroundings are shrouded in shadow.

Healthcare is Human 3

Pictured in black and white from the shoulders up, a healthcare worker looks straightforward, her expression unreadable beneath a surgical mask. She is lit harshly from the left, casting the right side of her face into shadow. A floral headband holds back her hair, there is a stethoscope draped over her neck resting on her shoulders, and her surroundings are shrouded in shadow.

Pictured in black and white from the knees up, a person stands in a brightly lit hospital hallway, waving to the viewer. Their clothes are all black, a striking difference from their white surroundings. Their shirt reads “I am freaking essential”, and they are wearing a black COVID face mask that reads “black lives matter”.

Healthcare is Human 4

Pictured in black and white from the knees up, a person stands in a brightly lit hospital hallway, waving to the viewer. Their clothes are all black, a striking difference from their white surroundings. Their shirt reads “I am freaking essential”, and they are wearing a black COVID face mask that reads “black lives matter”.

Pictured in black and white from the shoulders up, a healthcare worker looks in the distance. Soft light illuminates the top of her face, highlighting her eyes and contrasting with the black COVID mask she is wearing that throws the rest of her face into shadow. She is wearing a white turtleneck. The background is dark and out of focus with a bright spot in the center.

Healthcare is Human 5

Pictured in black and white from the shoulders up, a healthcare worker looks in the distance. Soft light illuminates the top of her face, highlighting her eyes and contrasting with the black COVID mask she is wearing that throws the rest of her face into shadow. She is wearing a white turtleneck. The background is dark and out of focus with a bright spot in the center.

Pictured in black and white, three people sit in an office setting. In focus is a man in a white shirt wearing a dark COVID mask sitting in front of a microphone. The person on the left holds their hand over their mouth, and is wearing a surgical mask. The person in the center is faced away from the camera, their form in shadow. The room is lit from a bright window in the background that puts the scene slightly in shadow.

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Pictured in black and white, three people sit in an office setting. In focus is a man in a white shirt wearing a dark COVID mask sitting in front of a microphone. The person on the left holds their hand over their mouth, and is wearing a surgical mask. The person in the center is faced away from the camera, their form in shadow. The room is lit from a bright window in the background that puts the scene slightly in shadow.

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Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker leans against a window, their reflection a ghostly mirror of themself. They are wearing glasses, a surgical mask, scrubs with a hospital logo below the shoulder, and a nametag that reads “Hospice”, Lilian A”, “RN”, “registered nurse”. The light from the window illuminates their head and shoulders, leaving their body and surroundings in shadow. The scenery outside of the window is blurred and indistinguishable.

Pictured in black and white, four people wearing COVID masks stand in a blurred parking lot in front of a stop sign, surrounded by safety cones. On the left, a person in a camouflage military uniform stands next to a stopped car, reviewing a stack of papers. In the center, a man stands waiting with his hands together, and behind him stands another person in a military uniform. To the right, another military person has their hand extended, holding a clipboard in their other hand.

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Pictured in black and white, four people wearing COVID masks stand in a blurred parking lot in front of a stop sign, surrounded by safety cones. On the left, a person in a camouflage military uniform stands next to a stopped car, reviewing a stack of papers. In the center, a man stands waiting with his hands together, and behind him stands another person in a military uniform. To the right, another military person has their hand extended, holding a clipboard in their other hand.

Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker sits with their hands laced together, looking towards the viewer. Soft light from a window on the left illuminates the left side of their face and their body, leaving the right side of their face in shadow. They are wearing a COVID mask.They are leaned forward slightly, their shoulders looking tense. Behind them, in shadow, is a door.

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Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker sits with their hands laced together, looking towards the viewer. Soft light from a window on the left illuminates the left side of their face and their body, leaving the right side of their face in shadow. They are wearing a COVID mask.They are leaned forward slightly, their shoulders looking tense. Behind them, in shadow, is a door.

Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker looks into the distance. Half of their face is covered by a surgical mask, but the part of their face that is visible looks concerned or conflicted. They are wearing scrubs. Light comes from the left, illuminating their face. In the shadowy background is a door with a label too hazy to read.

Healthcare is Human 10

Pictured in black and white, a healthcare worker looks into the distance. Half of their face is covered by a surgical mask, but the part of their face that is visible looks concerned or conflicted. They are wearing scrubs. Light comes from the left, illuminating their face. In the shadowy background is a door with a label too hazy to read.

Pictured in a dark room is an elderly Cape Verdean woman who has dark skin and short, gray curly hair tied in a white headwrap. She is wearing a long, green and brown beaded necklace and a brown shirt. She is harshly lit from the right side with the rest of her face in shadow.

Portrait of Mama di Nhantonia

Pictured in a dark room is an elderly Cape Verdean woman who has dark skin and short, gray curly hair tied in a white headwrap. She is wearing a long, green and brown beaded necklace and a brown shirt. She is harshly lit from the right side with the rest of her face in shadow.

Pictured in a dark room is the back of a head wrapped with a fabric headwrap. The fabric is a blue color and knotted at the bottom of the head to keep it in place, the ends of the piece sticking upwards and downwards. The left side of the picture is dimly lit, putting the remainder of the scene in shadow.

Lensu maradu na kabesa

Pictured in a dark room is the back of a head wrapped with a fabric headwrap. The fabric is a blue color and knotted at the bottom of the head to keep it in place, the ends of the piece sticking upwards and downwards. The left side of the picture is dimly lit, putting the remainder of the scene in shadow.

Pictured against a dark background is a long, silver, metal cylinder with ridges on the bottom and top. At the very top of the object are small holes, and a rusted, round piece of metal with small spikes. The object is lit from the right side, putting the left side in shadow.

1 "pitada di kankan"

Pictured against a dark background is a long, silver, metal cylinder with ridges on the bottom and top. At the very top of the object are small holes, and a rusted, round piece of metal with small spikes. The object is lit from the right side, putting the left side in shadow.

A whip made from a cow’s tail, pictured horizontally against a dark background. The whip is long, a yellow-brown color, and has ridges that segment it into smaller rounded shapes. The majority of the whip is in light while the top part is in shadow.

Bargadjo Boi

A whip made from a cow’s tail, pictured horizontally against a dark background. The whip is long, a yellow-brown color, and has ridges that segment it into smaller rounded shapes. The majority of the whip is in light while the top part is in shadow.

A dark-skinned hand pictured against a dark background. The hand is positioned in a horizontal fist, with the thumb tucked between the pointer finger and middle finger; a gesture used to ward off evil spirits. The majority of the hand is in shadow.

Fizga Kanhota

A dark-skinned hand pictured against a dark background. The hand is positioned in a horizontal fist, with the thumb tucked between the pointer finger and middle finger; a gesture used to ward off evil spirits. The majority of the hand is in shadow.

A coffee mug pictured on a dark background from a birds eye view. The mug has a metallic silver rim and handle with small indents throughout. The mug is filled with a brown liquid and is lit from the top, illuminating the silver and the liquid inside.

Kafe di vovo

A coffee mug pictured on a dark background from a birds eye view. The mug has a metallic silver rim and handle with small indents throughout. The mug is filled with a brown liquid and is lit from the top, illuminating the silver and the liquid inside.

A tall, dark wooden mortar pictured against a dark background. The body of the bowl is large and tapers into the foot of the bowl. The wood is textured and worn revealing the tan underside of the material. There are two dark, long horizontal lines that span from the top to the bottom of the mortar, and three vertical lines that intersect them in the middle and bottom.

Pilon

A tall, dark wooden mortar pictured against a dark background. The body of the bowl is large and tapers into the foot of the bowl. The wood is textured and worn revealing the tan underside of the material. There are two dark, long horizontal lines that span from the top to the bottom of the mortar, and three vertical lines that intersect them in the middle and bottom.

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field from the shoulder up. She is turned to the left side and has her left hand resting on her head, looking to the left. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists. A shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front and an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

Black Joy - Sunflower Hues 2

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field from the shoulder up. She is turned to the left side and has her left hand resting on her head, looking to the left. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists. A shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front and an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field. She is facing the front and has her left hand resting on her cheek as her right hand rests on her head. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, shells hang off of a shorter twist in the front and a longer one near her shoulder; an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

Black Joy - Sunflower Hues 3

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field. She is facing the front and has her left hand resting on her cheek as her right hand rests on her head. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, shells hang off of a shorter twist in the front and a longer one near her shoulder; an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field. She is facing the left side and has both of her arms stretched out. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front and an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

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A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field. She is facing the left side and has both of her arms stretched out. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front and an orange flower rests above her ear. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field, smiling. She is facing the left side and has her left hand resting on her chest while her right hand is holding an orange flower . Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

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A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field, smiling. She is facing the left side and has her left hand resting on her chest while her right hand is holding an orange flower . Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

A sunflower pictured up close in a sunflower field. The flower has a large brown center, and countless, smaller curled yellow petals. Leaves and more flowers are blurred in the background.

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A sunflower pictured up close in a sunflower field. The flower has a large brown center, and countless, smaller curled yellow petals. Leaves and more flowers are blurred in the background.

A sunflower pictured up close in a sunflower field. The flower has a large brownish-yellow center, and countless, curled yellow petals. Leaves and more flowers are blurred in the background. A small bee flies to the center of the flower.

Black Joy - Sunflower Hues 7

A sunflower pictured up close in a sunflower field. The flower has a large brownish-yellow center, and countless, curled yellow petals. Leaves and more flowers are blurred in the background. A small bee flies to the center of the flower.

A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field, smiling. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

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A Black woman pictured in a sunflower field, smiling. Her hair is shoulder length and in twists, a shell hangs off of a shorter twist in the front. A small hoop earring with a white gem is in her ear. She is wearing a bright red halter dress that goes around her neck. The sunflowers are tall and the fields continue with faint trees and a blue sky in the horizon.

A person with fair skin and shoulder length blonde hair pictured outside of a grocery store, wearing a sleeveless black and white blouse, black pants, shoes, a brown crossbody bag, and a blue COVID mask. They are pushing a metal cart with a green handle bar, filled with bagged groceries towards the parking lot.

Covid Series 1

A person with fair skin and shoulder length blonde hair pictured outside of a grocery store, wearing a sleeveless black and white blouse, black pants, shoes, a brown crossbody bag, and a blue COVID mask. They are pushing a metal cart with a green handle bar, filled with bagged groceries towards the parking lot.

A person with tan skin and a gray mustache and beard pictured behind a wooden desk. They are wearing a black polo shirt with the word “subaru” stitched on the right in white, sunglasses on their head, bracelets, a watch, and a black COVID mask pulled down below their chin. They are pointing at their right wrist with their left pointer finger. Documents and a black keyboard are in front of them on the desk.

Covid Series 2

A person with tan skin and a gray mustache and beard pictured behind a wooden desk. They are wearing a black polo shirt with the word “subaru” stitched on the right in white, sunglasses on their head, bracelets, a watch, and a black COVID mask pulled down below their chin. They are pointing at their right wrist with their left pointer finger. Documents and a black keyboard are in front of them on the desk.

Three people pictured sitting on a bench inside of a building. They all have medium or dark skin, and are wearing hoodies as well as blue skinny jeans. Two of them are wearing white shoes and have white earbuds plugged into their phones. They are all wearing COVID masks, two of them are black and the other is blue.

Covid Series 3

Three people pictured sitting on a bench inside of a building. They all have medium or dark skin, and are wearing hoodies as well as blue skinny jeans. Two of them are wearing white shoes and have white earbuds plugged into their phones. They are all wearing COVID masks, two of them are black and the other is blue.

Two people pictured in a golf cart in a street. They both have dark skin and are wearing uniforms; a baseball cap, a blue long sleeve polo shirt, and gray khakis, like a uniform. They both have COVID masks on, the person in the driver's seat with a standard blue mask and the person in the passenger’s seat wearing a yellow and black mask. They are looking to the right.

Covid Series 4

Two people pictured in a golf cart in a street. They both have dark skin and are wearing uniforms; a baseball cap, a blue long sleeve polo shirt, and gray khakis, like a uniform. They both have COVID masks on, the person in the driver's seat with a standard blue mask and the person in the passenger’s seat wearing a yellow and black mask. They are looking to the right.

A worker pictured inside of a grocery store. They have dark skin, short black hair, and are wearing a black COVID mask, a white button down, and a black apron with a green name tag that reads “Josh” in white letters. They are wearing gloves, a black one on their left hand which is held in a fist, and a clear glove on their right hand which they are holding up to wave.

Covid Series 5

A worker pictured inside of a grocery store. They have dark skin, short black hair, and are wearing a black COVID mask, a white button down, and a black apron with a green name tag that reads “Josh” in white letters. They are wearing gloves, a black one on their left hand which is held in a fist, and a clear glove on their right hand which they are holding up to wave.

An empty hospital bed. The blankets and pillows are moved and bunched up on the bed, like someone had just gotten out of them. The bedside table to the right has papers, styrofoam cups, and a small fruit cup.

Covid Series 6

An empty hospital bed. The blankets and pillows are moved and bunched up on the bed, like someone had just gotten out of them. The bedside table to the right has papers, styrofoam cups, and a small fruit cup.

An aisle of a grocery store, the white shelves are completely empty. The aisle on the other end of it has mostly filled shelves.

Covid Series 7

An aisle of a grocery store, the white shelves are completely empty. The aisle on the other end of it has mostly filled shelves.

Two people pictured taking green fabric bags filled with food out of the back of a yellow school bus. Both people have dark skin and short black hair and are wearing white polo shirts, and blue COVID masks. The person putting the bags into an orange cart is wearing blue jeans and blue gloves.

Covid Series 8

Two people pictured taking green fabric bags filled with food out of the back of a yellow school bus. Both people have dark skin and short black hair and are wearing white polo shirts, and blue COVID masks. The person putting the bags into an orange cart is wearing blue jeans and blue gloves.

The back windshield of a purple subaru. The windshield has white writing that reads “Congrats Jade we all love you so much. We all wish you the best! Hope you have an amazing graduation! You deserve it. Reach for the stars & never give up. We love you so much”. Underneath that are the words and numbers “senior class of 2020” written larger and in all capital letters. Hearts line the top of the windshield and two larger hearts are on the bottom left and right corners.

Covid Series 9

The back windshield of a purple subaru. The windshield has white writing that reads “Congrats Jade we all love you so much. We all wish you the best! Hope you have an amazing graduation! You deserve it. Reach for the stars & never give up. We love you so much”. Underneath that are the words and numbers “senior class of 2020” written larger and in all capital letters. Hearts line the top of the windshield and two larger hearts are on the bottom left and right corners.

A person pictured outside, in front of a tree and school bus. They are wearing a white shirt, gray cardigan, tote bag, red bandana over their face, glasses, and a green baseball cap. Their left arm is up out of frame, like they were waving or pointing.

Covid Series 10

A person pictured outside, in front of a tree and school bus. They are wearing a white shirt, gray cardigan, tote bag, red bandana over their face, glasses, and a green baseball cap. Their left arm is up out of frame, like they were waving or pointing.

A ladybug pictured on a large green leaf. The leaf is resting on the ground, with bits of wood chips filling the leaf and weighing it down. The leaf has small holes towards the bottom left and a larger hole at the top.

Co-Director 1

A ladybug pictured on a large green leaf. The leaf is resting on the ground, with bits of wood chips filling the leaf and weighing it down. The leaf has small holes towards the bottom left and a larger hole at the top.

A bright purple flower against a piece of gray wood. The flower has small tendrils instead of petals and the leaves surrounding the flower are brown and shriveled.

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A bright purple flower against a piece of gray wood. The flower has small tendrils instead of petals and the leaves surrounding the flower are brown and shriveled.

Two unbloomed flowers in focus. The buds are a pink color while the leaves surrounding them are green, the stems a similar green color. In the center of the picture is a trimmed stem, and a yellow flower is out of focus to the bottom left side.

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Two unbloomed flowers in focus. The buds are a pink color while the leaves surrounding them are green, the stems a similar green color. In the center of the picture is a trimmed stem, and a yellow flower is out of focus to the bottom left side.

A cylindrical purple flower with purple petals sticking out of the top. A bee hangs off of the bottom of the flower. Similar flowers are out of focus in the background.

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A cylindrical purple flower with purple petals sticking out of the top. A bee hangs off of the bottom of the flower. Similar flowers are out of focus in the background.

A small patch of mostly red flowers in tall grass. Smaller purple and blue flowers can be seen throughout the grass. A car and road are in the distance, past a fence that separates the patch from the street.

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A small patch of mostly red flowers in tall grass. Smaller purple and blue flowers can be seen throughout the grass. A car and road are in the distance, past a fence that separates the patch from the street.

A golden and black bee pollinating a white colored flower. Leaves from other plants are in the background.

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A golden and black bee pollinating a white colored flower. Leaves from other plants are in the background.

A plant with a red flowered center. The thick leaves surrounding the plant are triangular and in multiple rows. The plant's leaves are further down towards the ground. A person’s black shoes are in frame.

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A plant with a red flowered center. The thick leaves surrounding the plant are triangular and in multiple rows. The plant's leaves are further down towards the ground. A person’s black shoes are in frame.

A small patch of orange and pink flowers in a field of grass. A yellow and black bee pollinates a larger orange flower.

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A small patch of orange and pink flowers in a field of grass. A yellow and black bee pollinates a larger orange flower.

Ordinary Observations, A Stay-At-Home Photo Book Book

A photograph of a folding outdoor chair in the woods. The trees around it are so tall their leaves are not in the frame.

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A photograph of a folding outdoor chair in the woods. The trees around it are so tall their leaves are not in the frame.

Two skeleton figures posed on a pile of dirt and grass. The skeleton on the left has puffy black hair, a large white, diamond-shaped, gemmed ring as a crown, a purple silky piece of fabric as a skirt, and a black piece of fabric like a cape; a small fabric rose sits on the bones of its right hand. The skeleton on the right is positioned beneath the leg of the left skeleton, and has a black hat, black coat with an upright collar, and a striped gray and black piece of fabric with a red gem in the middle acting like a tie. Around the pair of skeletons are the remnants of plants sticking out of small containers, a denim pocket, and a red plastic bag. Gummy worms and a plastic spider crawl throughout the scene.

Urgent Revolution 1

Two skeleton figures posed on a pile of dirt and grass. The skeleton on the left has puffy black hair, a large white, diamond-shaped, gemmed ring as a crown, a purple silky piece of fabric as a skirt, and a black piece of fabric like a cape; a small fabric rose sits on the bones of its right hand. The skeleton on the right is positioned beneath the leg of the left skeleton, and has a black hat, black coat with an upright collar, and a striped gray and black piece of fabric with a red gem in the middle acting like a tie.

Three seashells resting on a black fabric surface, like the inside of a jacket. A small patch of green grass can be seen at the top corner. The seashells are arranged into a triangle and have the same shape and a white-colored inside. The seashell to the left is empty, the one to the right holds sand with smaller shell particles, and the one at the top has sand and two smaller seashells within it. Sunlight reflects off of the fabric.

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Three seashells resting on a black fabric surface, like the inside of a jacket. A small patch of green grass can be seen at the top corner. The seashells are arranged into a triangle and have the same shape and a white-colored inside. The seashell to the left is empty, the one to the right holds sand with smaller shell particles, and the one at the top has sand and two smaller seashells within it. Sunlight reflects off of the fabric.

A dark blue bowl speckled with white, holding a bushel of yellow and red apples. Placed on top of the apples and filling the rest of the bowl are countless, clear gems of different sizes.

Urgent Revolution 4

A dark blue bowl speckled with white, holding a bushel of yellow and red apples. Placed on top of the apples and filling the rest of the bowl are countless, clear gems of different sizes.

A person stands in the doorway of a white room within a house. They have short, dark hair, are wearing small framed glasses, a floral patterned shawl-like shirt with a brown, cowl neckline, a dark red, gold, and green paisley skirt, and black shoes. They pose for the picture with their right arm upwards in a “rock on” sign, a gold ring on their pinky and their tongue slightly bitten between his teeth. The shirt lifts with their arm to expose a patch of white skin. Next to them on the left is a bin of clothes with a rendition of the starry night painting by Van Gogh on the wall above it. To the right, a black circular fan leans on a wooden dresser.

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A person stands in the doorway of a white room within a house. They have short, dark hair, are wearing small framed glasses, a floral patterned shawl-like shirt with a brown, cowl neckline, a dark red, gold, and green paisley skirt, and black shoes. They pose for the picture with their right arm upwards in a “rock on” sign, a gold ring on their pinky and their tongue slightly bitten between his teeth. The shirt lifts with their arm to expose a patch of white skin. Next to them on the left is a bin of clothes with a rendition of the starry night painting by Van Gogh on the wall above it.

A photograph of the Mario Cuomo bridge in New York, NY, just after sunset. The bridge, which has six pillars that support triangular cable that supports the bridge, is lit up purplish-pink. The support beams that come out of the water are also lit up purplish-pink. In the foreground, below, are the lights of a populated area, and closer to the camera, a tree with no leaves on the right side.

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A photograph of the Mario Cuomo bridge in New York, NY, just after sunset. The bridge, which has six pillars that support triangular cable that supports the bridge, is lit up purplish-pink. The support beams that come out of the water are also lit up purplish-pink. In the foreground, below, are the lights of a populated area, and closer to the camera, a tree with no leaves on the right side.

A photograph of a balcony dappled in sunlight. Along the edge of the railing is a planter box filled with red flowers. Below the railing, on the wall, is a row of grasses. Hanging from the top of the balcony are four hanging pots filled with red and white flowers.

Morning Light

A photograph of a balcony dappled in sunlight. Along the edge of the railing is a planter box filled with red flowers. Below the railing, on the wall, is a row of grasses. Hanging from the top of the balcony are four hanging pots filled with red and white flowers.

A photograph of a flowering plant with a black background. The left half of the photograph is taken up by a clump of pale pink and white flowers, each with five heart-shaped petals and yellow centers. On the right are two separate flower buds surrounded by deep green leaves.

The Elder

A photograph of a flowering plant with a black background. The left half of the photograph is taken up by a clump of pale pink and white flowers, each with five heart-shaped petals and yellow centers. On the right are two separate flower buds surrounded by deep green leaves.

A photograph of a cat and a kitten sitting in a window. The window frame is painted brown. The cat is an orange tabby with a white face, and the kitten is a calico with an orange face, black ears, and a white chest. Hanging up behind them is a San Francisco Giants baseball cap. The rest of the room behind them is in shadow.

Alviso Cats

A photograph of a cat and a kitten sitting in a window. The window frame is painted brown. The cat is an orange tabby with a white face, and the kitten is a calico with an orange face, black ears, and a white chest. Hanging up behind them is a San Francisco Giants baseball cap. The rest of the room behind them is in shadow.

A photograph of a garden. In the foreground, brightly lit, is a row of purple pom-pom shaped flowers with tall green stems and light green leaves. In the background, in shadow, is the trunk of a large tree, and behind it, a wooden fence with a lattice top that is dappled with sunlight.

Redwood Neighborhood

A photograph of a garden. In the foreground, brightly lit, is a row of purple pom-pom shaped flowers with tall green stems and light green leaves. In the background, in shadow, is the trunk of a large tree, and behind it, a wooden fence with a lattice top that is dappled with sunlight.

A photograph of a mushroom in the woods. The mushroom is tan, with a skinny stem that has a layer of it peeling back, and a top shaped like an upside-down bowl. It is next to rocks and surrounded by green grass. In the background, out of focus, is a green toy dinosaur and some trees.

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A photograph of a mushroom in the woods. The mushroom is tan, with a skinny stem that has a layer of it peeling back, and a top shaped like an upside-down bowl. It is next to rocks and surrounded by green grass. In the background, out of focus, is a green toy dinosaur and some trees.

A photograph of a field of cacti. Yellow flowers are blooming from the cacti that are round and bowl-shaped, with many yellow petals surrounding orange centers. Between the flowers are many pale yellow buds.

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A photograph of a field of cacti. Yellow flowers are blooming from the cacti that are round and bowl-shaped, with many yellow petals surrounding orange centers. Between the flowers are many pale yellow buds.

A photograph of a rock garden. The rocks are various shades of red and brown. Between them are dead leaves. In the center of the garden is a small tan mushroom with a skinny stem and a flat top. Behind it, on the left, is a green toy dinosaur.

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A photograph of a rock garden. The rocks are various shades of red and brown. Between them are dead leaves. In the center of the garden is a small tan mushroom with a skinny stem and a flat top. Behind it, on the left, is a green toy dinosaur.

A photograph of a meadow. On the right is a tree trunk and two tall flowers with dark centers that are circled with many narrow pink petals. The rest of the field is filled with grass and pale pink flowers with floppy petals.

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A photograph of a meadow. On the right is a tree trunk and two tall flowers with dark centers that are circled with many narrow pink petals. The rest of the field is filled with grass and pale pink flowers with floppy petals.

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