“Home”
These photographs were taken within Greenville, Spartanburg, Clemson, Easley, and the spaces in between. This corner of upstate South Carolina is my birthplace and I have occupied each of these cities at various points in my life, calling them home.
I began documenting their shifting landscapes in mid-March of 2020, when COVID-19 started shutting down much of the United States. I have continued this documentation through the summer, gathering stories from any who would offer a taste of their experience along the way.
This work serves as a compilation of those perspectives, as well as a documentation of the shifting dynamic of the household, the concept of security and safety, and our individual definitions of freedom.
The writings and photographs that follow are a glimpse into the journey that we have all endured this past year, from the perspective of several voices in the southern state of South Carolina.
As we move forward, I hope we are all able to gain a new appreciation for everything given up during this time, and consider what we have learned in the years to come. May we remember the times we longed for the comfort of family and friends, and may we never forget those who risked their own safety for the sake of others.
