Masked Santa Army in Portland Storefront

Rows of miniature Santa Claus figurines, each wearing black face masks, create a surreal holiday tableau behind the windows of a Sellwood-Moreland storefront in Portland, Oregon. The amber glow from interior lighting bathes the countless Santa clones in warm light, their red suits and white beards creating a sea of festive repetition. City lights twinkle through the glass, reflecting off the polished surface below the display, while the masked faces transform this traditional Christmas imagery into a poignant commentary on pandemic-era celebrations.

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Caption

Chris Willis' 'Santa Clones' installation features hundreds of masked Santa figurines displayed in a Portland storefront window, reflecting holiday traditions adapted for the COVID-19 era.

Description

Rows of miniature Santa Claus figurines, each wearing black face masks, create a surreal holiday tableau behind the windows of a Sellwood-Moreland storefront in Portland, Oregon. The amber glow from interior lighting bathes the countless Santa clones in warm light, their red suits and white beards creating a sea of festive repetition. City lights twinkle through the glass, reflecting off the polished surface below the display, while the masked faces transform this traditional Christmas imagery into a poignant commentary on pandemic-era celebrations.

Location

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

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Subject

Santa Claus Figurines Face Masks Covid-19 Commentary Portland Oregon Holiday Installation Sellwood-Moreland Christmas Display Pandemic Art

Keywords

Red Suits White Beards Amber Lighting Storefront Window Glass Reflection Miniature Figures Repetitive Pattern Interior Glow City Lights Evening Scene Warm Tones Sequential Display Multiple Rows Festive Colors Black Masks Golden Illumination Urban Setting Commercial Space

Technical

Captured: December 8, 2020
Camera: GFX 100
Lens: Fujifilm Fujinon GF110mm F2 R LM WR
Focal length: 110 mm
Aperture: ƒ/8
Shutter: 1.3 s
ISO: 160
Resolution: 10592 × 7944 (84.1 MP)
File size: 45 MB

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Model release: Not applicable

Property release: Not applicable

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COVID Santa Clones

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