At this point of the pandemic, we were absolutely desperate for art. There was nothing happening, everyone was told to stay home, and it was too cold for casually hanging outside. I decided to drive around town with my light kit until I found people wearing masks. When I did I would pull over and ask them if they were okay with a portrait. No posing. Just where they were in that moment with their mask.

Darlene Vazquez of Rock Island pauses for a portrait after picking up groceries from Aldi in Rock Island in Rock Island, April 6, 2020.

Michael A. Phillips of Rock Island poses for a portrait in downtown Rock Island, April 6, 2020.

Victor McCray poses for a portrait in downtown Rock Island while waiting for the bus, April 6, 2020. McCray started wearing the mask due to his employer who made than mandatory.

Ruth Armstrong of Rock Island poses for a portrait in downtown Rock Island after getting off her shift at Fort Armstrong Senior Residence, April 6, 2020.