Closed - Shawn Moreton

Written By Susan Patrice
 
 

Closed

Shawn Moreton

 

During the height of the COVID-19 lockdowns, many local independent businesses had to close their doors. Walking through the empty streets, I saw shops, cafés, and gathering places—once alive with people—now closed and silent. These spaces that fostered community, joy, and connection were suddenly just beyond reach, separated from us by nothing more than a thin pane of glass.

This series of photos captures the feeling of isolation and separation. The glass, like the virus itself, is an invisible barrier between us, dividing us from the people and places we cherish. Through these images, I aim to convey the impact of this unseen force that kept us apart.

These spaces, separated from us by panes of glass, a barrier between us and the world we knew, between us and the spaces we inhabit - Separated, by an invisible force, a virus, that is passed between us, between bodies.

 
 
 
 
 

Shawn Moreton is an award-winning professional photographer and multidisciplinary artist based in Cantley, Québec, Canada. Renowned for his expertise in commercial and editorial portraiture, he balances his career with a deep passion for personal artistic projects. Working across both film and digital photography, Shawn’s creative pursuits extend into block printing, ceramics, textiles, and AI-generated art, reflecting his boundless curiosity and commitment to artistic exploration.

Instagram: @shawnmoretonphotography

 
Susan Patrice

As the founder and director of Makers Circle, Susan Patrice designs and implements arts-informed community initiatives in partnership with non-arts organizations who want to expand their reach and impact through innovative cross-sector collaboration. Makers Circle has a deep passion for the power of the creative process to encourage adaptive change, expand awareness, and open up new ways of seeing and relating. We believe that the arts and artists should play a major role in community regeneration and non-profit advancement. Web design and digital storytelling are foundational to the work we do with non-profits.

https://kinship.photography/
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