Growing up in Central New Jersey, I've always wondered what it would be like to live at the Jersey Shore. My weekends as a little girl consisted of  trips to the boardwalks; spending hours in the ocean, going on rides, and playing in the arcades. I’ve now moved to the Jersey Shore; it's the first time I’ve experienced the desolate cold of winter here.

These images are a formal deadpan study of the boardwalks photographed during early morning hours around the sunrise. The serene atmosphere evoked the feelings of solace and nostalgia. Being home for the past year due to the pandemic, I've often felt lonely and taken trips to the beach. While studying the empty boardwalks, I have childhood memories of these locations. The boardwalks gave me a sense of comfort during these tough times and reminded me of a more innocent and pure time in my life.