Santa Clones Masked in Portland's Pandemic

Rows of identical plastic Santa Claus figures stretch across a display in Portland's Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, each wearing a black face mask in adaptation to COVID-19 protocols. The warm red glow of holiday lighting bathes the mass-produced Christmas decorations, creating an eerie yet poignant commentary on how even beloved seasonal traditions were transformed by the pandemic. The repetitive pattern of masked Santas extends into the background, suggesting both holiday commerce and collective adaptation to unprecedented times.

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Caption

Chris Willis' "Santa Clones" installation features masked Santa figures in Portland's Westmoreland district, reflecting holiday traditions adapted for the COVID-19 era.

Description

Rows of identical plastic Santa Claus figures stretch across a display in Portland's Sellwood-Moreland neighborhood, each wearing a black face mask in adaptation to COVID-19 protocols. The warm red glow of holiday lighting bathes the mass-produced Christmas decorations, creating an eerie yet poignant commentary on how even beloved seasonal traditions were transformed by the pandemic. The repetitive pattern of masked Santas extends into the background, suggesting both holiday commerce and collective adaptation to unprecedented times.

Location

Southeast Bybee Boulevard, Westmoreland, Sellwood-Moreland, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, 97202, United States

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Subject

Christmas Decorations Face Masks Portland Oregon Holiday Display Covid-19 Adaptation Santa Claus Figures Pandemic Art

Keywords

Red Lighting Plastic Figurines Westmoreland Neighborhood Sellwood-Moreland Repetitive Pattern Mass Production Holiday Commerce Identical Objects Warm Glow Evening Display Multnomah County Public Art Festive Arrangement Seasonal Installation Urban Setting

Technical

Captured: December 8, 2020
Camera: GFX 100
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon GF110mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length: 110 mm
Aperture: ƒ/14
Shutter: 1.3 s
ISO: 160
Resolution: 11648 × 8736 (101.8 MP)
File size: 61 MB

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Model release: Not applicable

Property release: Not applicable

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Santa Clones Masked in Portland's Pandemic

COVID Santa Clones

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