Artist Statement:

My piece is a photographic exploration as quarantine forced me to realize the importance of nature and the outdoors in my wellness and resiliency. In the form of a slide deck, I initially start with my time in quarantine, move to my trip to the upper peninsula in Michigan (our first escape from quarantine), and finish with a personal reflection on the experience.

— Chris Viamontes, University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, Class of 2022