This still life series offers a whimsical mix of ordinary household items, personal healthcare essentials, snacks and trinkets found and photographed in my apartment during the coronavirus stay-at-home orders in New York City.

The visual study of colorful objects arranged against a plain white background brings into focus the basic products that are in high demand during the COVID-19 pandemic, but also the non-essential items and keepsakes I’ve collected from around the world that have given me travel nostalgia during isolation.

Creating these miniature sets and scenes was a way for me to bring a little hope, humor and joy into my life during a bleak moment.