https://contemporaryartumd.artinterp.org/omeka/files/original/6d164403ad5c71877a081a2f9edf88d3.jpg 97f5ba51bc59de9501091a3a1c295d0e Physical Object An inanimate, three-dimensional object or substance. Note that digital representations of, or surrogates for, these objects should use Moving Image, Still Image, Text or one of the other types. Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Lakeland Photo Project Description An account of the resource Elena Volkova is a Ukrainian-American photographer based in Baltimore, Maryland. Volkova’s work engages around themes of liminality, subjectivity, and domesticity. Her process prioritizes connecting and engaging with her subjects in order to capture not only their likeness, but the essence of who they are. Through her use of tintype, one of the oldest forms of photography, she is able to capture deep shadows and dynamic portraits. Volkova was commissioned by the CAPP Committee to work with the historically Black neighborhood of Lakeland, which is directly adjacent to College Park. The goal of this project is to create a living art archive of Lakeland today, through photography and visual storytelling. Volkova worked with the Lakeland Community Heritage Project and community leaders to connect with the community to create a participatory project. The involvement by the subjects shaped how it unfolded, and the subjects were invited to share stories in order to preserve the legacy of Lakeland in a meaningful, artistic way. By capturing and connecting with a community that is experiencing intense gentrification to record their present moments, it is ensuring not only that they have a living archive, but also emphasizing the futures of the community. Many University of Maryland students are not even aware of the people who live in the neighborhoods that surround our campus, or their history. This project begins to bridge that gap with the community, connecting the campus to our neighbors. CAPP Committee Selection 2024 - 2025 Tenth Cycle Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Elena Volkova Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 2025 Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource Tintype photographs, variable dimensions Type The nature or genre of the resource Tintype photographs, variable dimensions