Angela Ambrosini | ‘Zoom’ in the time of COVID-19
The virtual life of a COVID-19 survivor. Fearful, they will die alone, they allowed me
documented their life through this hard time.
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This series documents our virtual lives of isolation during COVID-19. Due to social distancing and stay-at-home regulations, particularly in New York City, documenting life through street photography has drastically changed. Wanting to push the boundaries of photography and storytelling, I chose to document our new virtual lives on a platform called Zoom, which has connected us through video conferencing.
The virtual life of a ballerina dancing in the ether with her mother by her side.
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It was through Zoom that I connected with old friends, acquaintances, and strangers. Each photograph depicts the innate connection and hardships of the individual while documenting the most intimate moments of their lives.
Almost all of the photos are black and white to remove the everyday beauty we were accustomed to while we await life’s slow return to a new normal.
The virtual life of snake rescuer who saves snakes surrendered to him, simply because snakes are misunderstood.
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Angela Ambrosini
“My name is Angela Ambrosini, which in the Latin derivative, somehow, means a poisonous flower.
I was born and raised in between two zip codes in Brooklyn and Queens, NY.
My Italian immigrant parents gave me that famous, uneven, waterfall haircut till I was about eight. While I had an innate love for the arts and long hair, I spent most of my time trying to bridge the gap between translating conversations from one language to the next. In confusion, I found that photography was the only way I could truly speak. It was quiet and profound.
The virtual life of two sisters, who lost a family member to COVID-19.
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As I continue to pursue street photography, I spend my time perfecting my voice, marrying my background in graphic design and photojournalism through my lens. I want my work to motivate people who are held back by culture or fear. Photography has allowed me to heal and overcome a lot of obstacles, and I am eager to have my work motivate people to make a difference.”
