THROUGH THE LENS OF A PANDEMIC Photo Book Available
Ages 16-29
Summer 2020, Online
The uncertainty of this time in history is like a prism that splits our existence into many distinct, universal themes that we wrestle with daily. In this distance learning workshop, student fellows will examine their environment and relationships through the lens of the Coronavirus Pandemic in an effort to get at more basic truths. Using documentary and interpretive photography, they will illustrate various themes associated with our response to this crisis, such as isolation, sickness, anxiety, health, connection, resilience, and family. Fundamental photography basics will be reviewed initially, and advanced techniques like slow shutter speed or multiple exposure will be discussed and encouraged to expand the palette. Fellows will connect with the instructor and the group via Zoom, and by sharing work on online platforms. Fellows should expect to spend at least four hours per week on this workshop. Each fellow will create a portfolio and write an artist's statement reflecting on their work. The work will be collected in a photo book and will be shared at a virtual exhibition and on the program website. Limited to 8 student fellows.
André Chung is an award-winning photojournalist and portrait photographer. He has created images for a wide range of publications, and was one of a select group of photojournalists chosen in 2009 and 2013 to work on Barack Obama: The Official Inaugural Book. His photographs are part of the permanent collection at the Smithsonian Institute's National Museum of African American History and Culture.
