Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – Pennsylvania Ave
“worlds apart” © nicholas nardi 2020
Artist Statement:
Grand Army of the Republic Memorial – Pennsylvania Ave
I have become much more aware since moving to the This image stuck with me because of the disparity shown, and yet we often go about our lives without noticing what is in front of us. I have become much more aware since moving to the DMV, witnessing how many people are forgotten and being left behind. As a society it is shameful that we are not making more effort and find a better way to end this type of social distancing!
Bio:
Nicholas Nardi moved to Reston from Ithaca, New York with his wife and GSD. He is a retired restaurant/chef entrepreneur. Having an interest in photography many years, he became a member of the Reston Photo Society shortly after arriving to the area. His interests are in “street” and “abstract” photography. He has taken several photo workshops at the Smithsonian and online continually trying to learn and improve his craft.
Donation Appeal:
Throughout June and July, we will be presenting on this web site work by poets and artists responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you will find these works relevant, comforting and inspiring as we all cope with the economic and health-related fallout.
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Throughout June and July, we will be presenting on this web site work by poets and artists responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. We hope you will find these works relevant, comforting and inspiring as we all cope with the economic and health-related fallout.
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