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Preteen Quarantine
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Rebecca Moseman
Photographer
Preteen Quarantine
Location: Virginia
Nationality: USA
Biography:
Virginia native Rebecca Moseman received her Bachelor of Fine Arts from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1997 and her Master of Fine Arts from Rochester Institute of Technology in 2001. She has worked in academia, private industry, and...
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© 2023 Rebecca Moseman
As spring of 2020 continued on, there was hope that the pandemic would get better and life would go back to normal. In this photograph Alex looks up to the sky through the window wondering about what may or may not happen this summer.
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In his frustration over not being able to leave the house very often due to Covid safety measures, Alex demonstrates his frustration at his mother as she leaves the house for work.
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Since last spring, school has moved completely online. It has come with many challenges to the kids as well as parents and teachers. Alex sits in front of his computer for at least 6-7 hours a day, and then often has screen time after school playing online games with his friends. It is his only chance to talk and socialize with his peers outside of school. In this photograph, Alex is feeling frustrated at the confusing school interface system as he tries to reach out to his teacher for help.
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Alex sits in the family car ready to go to the grocery store - a place he hasn't been to in months.
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Boredom and frustration make Alex feel frustrated and isolated most times. The amount of time he spends on his phone and computer with friends have increased since the pandemic began, leaving him feeling restless most days and nights.
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Alex reflects for a moment after voicing concern about what will happen with school this next semester, and if things will get worse before they get better. Alex often has feelings of insecurity over what's happening in the world.
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The first snow of the season and a chance for normalcy, Alex gets into the back of the car to go sledding in a place that is isolated from other families.
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Alex pulls at a loose tooth. Having just turned twelve, he is maturing into an adolescent.
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Alex practices basketball drills outside by himself in the driveway. Alex's middle school basketball team has just started practicing, but keeps getting cancelled and delayed due to team members either having covid or being in close contact with somebody that does. Most of the time he goes through weeks in and out of self-quarantine due to close contact with team member or coaches that have contracted the virus.
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Alex prays in the small chapel at his church. He finds solace in the church and uses this time to combat feelings of insecurity and anxiety.
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As an escape from the house and the constant company of his brothers, Alex was able to play outside which restored his peace of mind and allowed him to forget about the pandemic for a few hours.
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Alex and his two brothers venture outside during the first snow of the winter season. Since they have to social distance from other kids, the boys are limited to where they can play in the snow.
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Alex’s first trip to the grocery store in months. Although he was fearful to go at first, he was anxious to participate in routine errands again.
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Alex’s hand reaches out to Mary and the Baby Jesus in devotion and hope.
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During a long summer afternoon, Alex finds a quiet moment alone in his room.
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Alex holds his football while laying in the grass. Since he hasn’t been able to play with his friends, he spends hours outside on his own tossing the football in the air and playing on his own.Alex’s hand reaches out to Mary and the Baby Jesus in devotion and hope.
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In this photograph, Alex a preteen boy shares a moment of quietness outside with his father during the summer of COVID. This photograph portrays the vulnerability of childhood, the bond between father and son, and the trust and beauty of love amidst turbulent times of growing into a teenager during the summer of an uncertain pandemic.
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