The fifteen photographers included in this exhibition create work about coping with the temporal and spatial displacement of this historic period, telling distinctive stories of their search for sanctuary. Together their work provides a compelling perspective on the changes to life, community, and culture brought on by the challenges of this unique era.

The exhibition takes its inspiration from the Hermann Hesse quotation, “Within you there is a stillness and sanctuary to which you can retreat at any time and be yourself.” Each photographer discovers a personal resonance in their surroundings. The streets provide an endless backdrop for drama, both light and dark, played out in empty silence. Open fields and vast stretches of coastline bring awareness to the human plight and its relation to nature’s ever-changing landscapes. Windows frame thoughts, a moment, a longing, a child’s wonder. It is this sense of searching that allows for opportunities and inspiration.

Curated by Amit Sethi, Constance Keller and Cassandra Metz under the mentorship of artists and instructors of Vantage Points: Heidi Norton, Kate Steciw, and Antonio Bever.