Corona with Gratitude
‘Corona with Gratitude’ is a response to the world facing one of the most challenging periods in recent history, with photography being used as a tool to cultivate creativity in communities.
Recognising how the crisis was affecting my own mental health, the project was initially devised to not only bring awareness to the importance of mental wellbeing but also to provide a practical activity where those involved can be reminded about the small and important things that are often overlooked in our daily lives.
“‘I think I speak for everyone when I say this project has definitely had a positive impact on my mental health, which is not an easy feat in these unprecedented times.’ ”
For a minimum of 9 days, each person was asked to take a photo every day of a moment or thing that they were grateful for. These photos are then paired with a portrait of each participant taken over Zoom, to reflect the change in how we can communicate and interact with each other.
Over 50 participants have taken part from 11 different countries across 4 continents. The project has also been published by Gallyry Magazine
