I and others I knew were bruised mentally from the sudden barriers put on our everyday lives. As I took a walk during Austin's self-isolation practices went into effect, I stumbled into a neighborhood with my camera in hand. The clouds overtook the sky nearing dusk and a light sprinkle covered the empty streets. Devoid of any human, there were more newspapers rolling down the street than cars. The only movement that hit my peripheral were ponds that had ripples spreading across the water’s surface. Coronavirus had done the same, as the event continues to affect our lives to this day.
COVID-19 has ravaged Austin, TX since South by Southwest was cancelled in early March. Along with the rest of the world, the virus has caused a ripple effect that has spread into many communities, businesses, and the personal lives of people. The aim of this project was to document how people in the Austin community have coped with their transition in mid-April. Some kept practicing the recommended procedures by government officials, while others did as they pleased. I wanted to explore the old hot spots of Austin and see how drastic citizens lives were altered.
