A selection of images by New York City-based photographer Mark Sommerfeld (previously featured here). Taken throughout 2020, these photographs serve as a visual diary of sorts, reflecting, through insinuations of touch and quiet intimacy, a sense of solitude and longing. “I don’t think it’s a leap to suggest we’re all craving and/or lacking intimacy and touch from lovers and strangers alike,” says Sommerfeld. “Today a friend insinuated they’d empty their bank account to be on a sweaty, crowded dance floor and most days I tend to agree. When was the last time you whispered into someone’s ear who wasn’t in your ‘bubble?’ Too long ago is the answer I’ve come up with.”

See more from Mark Sommerfeld below!