Name: Stefani Angelina

Photographer Notes: When I was finishing The Animal Kingdom, I felt that it was important to include a Black Swan fine art portrait because of its symbolism. As an artist, I never hoped my work would foreshadow a difficult time.

The Black Swan Theory is one that refers to a seemingly unpredictable event— one with widespread and unexpected ramifications. It was given its name in a time when the black-feathered bird was thought to only exist in stories. Its discovery in the real world was a surprise to all.

It is safe to say that Covid-19 and the year that followed was a Black Swan event.

Events like these shake our foundation and cause us to look inward, to extend our hearts outward, to reflect on what we do have with more gratitude than we knew possible.