“I was initially working with photographer Graziela Portela on a project called #stayhomecayman; however, she left island before we finished. I captured the feeling of being alone, the monotony of the everyday, but life continuing on!”
In this collaborative photograph, Birchall and Portela captured the deserted streets after the initial lockdown. The popular hashtag #stayhomecayman that circulated the internet was a way for people to feel connected when the digital realm became the main way to keep in touch. The statement also reinforced the regulations of staying inside during lockdown, except for essentials and emergencies, that proved successful in keeping Cayman’s residents safe.