ESSENTIALLY SEATTLE

Ben, Rainier Arts & Cultural Center

Asuba, EMT

Ann, Education Reporter

Anisa, Community Health Nurse

Aaliyah, Program Manager

Dini, Doctor

Dawn, Grandparent & Caregiver

Christine & Gonzalo, ICU Nurses

Carson, Behavioral Technician

Camie, Birth Justice

Elisa, Harm Reduction

Elaine, Art Teacher

?, Pharmacist

Douglas, Librarian

Idil, Doula

Steven, Sous Chef

Gillian, Electrician

Francisco, Mechanic

Erasto, Restaurant Owner

Jama, Lyft Driver

Jeniffer, Community Builder

John, Secure Medical Courier

Jose & Leona, Cafe Owners

Kamala & Saxton, Restaurant Owners

Katie, Speech-Language Pathologist

Kristi, Business Owner

Kristen, Grocery Store Cashier

Kevin, Assistant Property Manager

Kelly, Midwife

Manny, 911 Operator

Lyra, RN

Linda, Production Franz Bakery

Leon, Program Manager

Larry, Maintenance Engineer

Eli, Artist

Melissa, Mental Health Counselor

Mel, Head Baker

Meg, Program Coordinator

Rebecca & Matt, Education Liason & Health Unit Coordinator

Mario & Rhonda, Business Owners

Regina, Pastor

Rachel, Restaurant General Manager

Muna, Nurse Practitioner

Miao Miao, Preschool Teacher

Parham, Anesthesiologist

Shata, Firefighter

Satoru, Pastor

Samiira, RN

Reshell & Micah, Funeral Service Professionals

Vivienne, Financial Planner

Myles, Food Bank Intern

Jajuan, Project Manager

Richmond, RN

Ubah, Medical Interpretor

Tripat, Medical Practitioner

Tolu, ER Doctor

Theo, Restaurant Owner

ESSENTIALLY SEATTLE

The Essentially Seattle project is Jennifer’s first public art commission. This project was created as a way to showcase essential workers throughout Seattle during the Covid-19 Pandemic.

During a six-week period Jennifer photographed and interviewed over 60 essential workers in South Seattle. Using a special lens, and photographing them outside of their homes, she was able to create images that capture their inner world as they navigate being on the front lines of a pandemic, while at the same time trying to protect themselves and their families.

Jennifer turned to the community to help her define “essential worker” which helped her showcase just how many members of the Southend Seattle community have been essential to the survival of the city during the COVID outbreak. Each participant was nominated by either themselves, their neighbors, coworkers, friends, or family.