David Weatherspoon, Maintenance Laborer, South Transfer Station

During the mandated restrictions on physical movement and gatherings of the Covid-19 pandemic, ARTS hired artists to document essential city services. The intent of the project titled “Essentially Seattle” was twofold: one to showcase the diverse group of City frontline employees who kept essential services “on”, allowing the residents of Seattle to shelter in place; and to highlight Seattle’s cityscape and infrastructure that residents utilized for refuge, to uplift, find solace, and connection during social distancing.