"I started this series after seeing a bunch of memes online showing people wearing all sorts of funny-looking masks made out of non-traditional materials. Things like water bottles, watermelons, even the Holy Bible. I also noticed that, around my neighbourhood, people were wearing masks made out of household materials. Bandanas, silk scarves, socks. They weren’t as silly as those I'd seen on the internet, but they still weren't medical grade masks, and probably not good enough to protect against the virus.
"I went to the dollar store and started collecting items that I thought could be used to make PPE (personal protective equipment) to potentially fight off COVID-19. I shot six different self portraits with DIY PPE I made from the dollar store items I purchased. I wanted these photos to highlight the absurdity of this 'equipment', but also call to attention the overwhelming lack of resources that have been provided to communities in need during the pandemic."
