What if confinement becomes a moment of ultimate creativity? A Lithuanian photographer takes advantage of this somewhat complicated situation to take pictures of his neighbors in funny scenes.
The earth, almost whole, fights against the Covid-19 thanks to the concept of containment. One aspect which, it is true, is quite strange. History will remember this milestone but what about Art … Many artists are revealed and others, true professionals, excellent in different creative projects.
In Lithuania, the photographer Adas Vasiliauskas found himself out of work overnight because all of his missions were canceled following confinement. Locked up at home and without work, the image pro took advantage of this to put this period of confinement to good use and embarked on a series of portraits of his neighbors cloistered at home. The latter is like all Lithuanians, stranded at his home, no question of going out, even to take photos. It is therefore with his drone that the photographer realizes his series of photos entitled "Quarantine portraits".
This new hobby was initially intended for a friendly circle but in front of the positive reception received on social networks, he decided to continue the series. In its city, Vilnius, the capital of Lithuania, residents are now preparing for the arrival of the drone and pose at their window, on their balcony or on their terrace, when the flying object approaches their place of residence.
The pictures humorously remind us that it is important to respect the rules of confinement but also that even when locked up at home, there is always a way to have a good time. The photographer has thus gained a lot of visibility thanks to this series, he will certainly find a new photographic work once this moment in camera is finished.
To discover more of his universe, visit his Facebook or his website.
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