Taken almost a year before the Coronavirus pandemic, these shots portray a haunting premonition of what’s to come – isolated streets bringing freedom as well as loneliness; the pharmacy and takeaway restaurants – some of the few shops to remain open during lockdown – are the ones featured in the background by pure chance. The “Stop” sign struck us at the time as a symbol of environmental crisis – little did we know that the whole world would soon grind to a halt. The old fashioned telephone box beckons a return to the communication that would replace face to face meeting during “these difficult times.”
Concept – Luna Bec & Faye Heran
Photographer – Emma Viola Lilja
Stylist – Faye Heran
Hair & Makeup – Margherita Lascala
Dress – Phannatiq
Boots – Dr. Martens