Jonathan Avila

Faces of Covid-19

2021

Medium:

Metallic print

Dimension:

8.5 x 11 inch

The "Faces of COVID-19" series offers an intimate glimpse into the human experience during the height of the pandemic lockdown in New York City. Captured in a time of profound uncertainty and isolation, these three metallic prints (8.5 x 11 inches each) present candid portraits that reveal the resilience, vulnerability, and adaptation of individuals navigating a fractured reality. Through titles like "Lament of Liberty," "Contemplations in the Wind," and "Sacred and Mundane," the series explores themes of restricted freedoms, solitary reflection, and the unexpected blending of the ordinary and the significant. The metallic print medium enhances the emotional weight and stark visuality of these moments. Created during a period of immense global change, this body of work directly resonates with the "Fractured Horizons" exhibition by documenting a pivotal moment of societal transformation and individual response to a drastically altered environment.

About the Artist

Jonathan Avila

Originally from Mexico, Jonathan Avila's unique perspective blends a fascination with both human stories and structural forms, bringing the analytical eye of a civil engineer to his photographic explorations. While this background likely fuels a keen appreciation for the symmetry and design found in architecture, his lens is most animated by the candid moments captured in street photography. In particular, Jonathan is drawn to photographing strangers, finding profound interest in the diverse expressions and unspoken narratives that unfold in public spaces. What truly captivates Jonathan is the magic of capturing the beauty in the unexpected – that singular, unrepeatable moment in time. Entirely self-taught, his intuitive approach is guided by a search for inherent beauty and these fleeting, unrepeatable instances. Through years of experimentation with any available camera, Jonathan has developed a distinct way of seeing the world, freezing these unique moments and revealing the underlying visual poetry of both people and places. His series, 'Faces of COVID-19,' captures a specific moment of fractured reality, reflecting the exhibition's themes of transformation within changing surroundings.

About the Artist

Jonathan Avila

Originally from Mexico, Jonathan Avila's unique perspective blends a fascination with both human stories and structural forms, bringing the analytical eye of a civil engineer to his photographic explorations. While this background likely fuels a keen appreciation for the symmetry and design found in architecture, his lens is most animated by the candid moments captured in street photography. In particular, Jonathan is drawn to photographing strangers, finding profound interest in the diverse expressions and unspoken narratives that unfold in public spaces. What truly captivates Jonathan is the magic of capturing the beauty in the unexpected – that singular, unrepeatable moment in time. Entirely self-taught, his intuitive approach is guided by a search for inherent beauty and these fleeting, unrepeatable instances. Through years of experimentation with any available camera, Jonathan has developed a distinct way of seeing the world, freezing these unique moments and revealing the underlying visual poetry of both people and places. His series, 'Faces of COVID-19,' captures a specific moment of fractured reality, reflecting the exhibition's themes of transformation within changing surroundings.

About the Artist

Jonathan Avila

Originally from Mexico, Jonathan Avila's unique perspective blends a fascination with both human stories and structural forms, bringing the analytical eye of a civil engineer to his photographic explorations. While this background likely fuels a keen appreciation for the symmetry and design found in architecture, his lens is most animated by the candid moments captured in street photography. In particular, Jonathan is drawn to photographing strangers, finding profound interest in the diverse expressions and unspoken narratives that unfold in public spaces. What truly captivates Jonathan is the magic of capturing the beauty in the unexpected – that singular, unrepeatable moment in time. Entirely self-taught, his intuitive approach is guided by a search for inherent beauty and these fleeting, unrepeatable instances. Through years of experimentation with any available camera, Jonathan has developed a distinct way of seeing the world, freezing these unique moments and revealing the underlying visual poetry of both people and places. His series, 'Faces of COVID-19,' captures a specific moment of fractured reality, reflecting the exhibition's themes of transformation within changing surroundings.