Your exploration of love during the COVID-19 pandemic adds a unique layer to the series, notably with the image of two women kissing while wearing glamorous protective masks. What inspired you to address love in this context, and how do you think it reflects the complexities of love during challenging times?

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While working on an assignment for Vogue Portugal, I was given the theme of love to be shot during the pandemic. During Covid-19, artists were challenged to produce in a safe environment, while producing engaging work. I created an intimate portrait of two women kissing, whilst wearing glamorous Covid style masks. The image aims to elicit thoughtful responses on the global pandemic and gender politics. The audience will interpret the image in vastly different ways depending on one's stance on mask mandates during Covid. A pro-mask audience may see a deep intimacy despite a difficult time. However, an anti-mask audience may interpret the masks as an awkward, humorous, and unnecessary barrier.