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United Through a Mask
Submitted by Renee van der Putten We all have to wear one independent of social status or race. No privilege here! We are protecting our lungs wide open to infections. We are all vulnerable under the mask. According to her website, “Renee was born in Holland into a family of Dutch artists. She received a…
Read MoreSocial Studies – Distancing
Submitted by: Patricia Charity I created this art quilt during the first part of our indoor recess quarantine. Who knew it would continue into the fall and beyond. I attempted to capture the feeling of everyone having to distance themselves from their normal circle of friends and activities. While avoiding public places one still needs…
Read MoreNurses
Submitted By: Rene Hinds This is a tribute to the many medical professionals and essential workers who have dedicated themselves to fighting the Covid 19 virus.
Read MoreProject Scrubs
Submitted By: Heather Garcia My story is not about masks… It is a story of wanting to help where it is needed. Not long after the pandemic began, I’ve gotten a powerful pull to want to help. I wish I had stuck with my childhood career aspiration of becoming a nurse, because I wish I…
Read MoreCovid-19 Dia De Los Muertos Necklace
Submitted by: Jacqueline Bradley This year we will be remembering family members, friends, coworkers and associates who died from Covid-19. This Dia de los Muertos necklace was created with them in mind. Hand stamped copper, cloisonne beads, and glass sugar skull.
Read MoreMasks for all!
Submitted By: Shirley Sherman As I wear my colorful masks made for me by friends when in public and wear my “industrial strength” N-95 for my hospice visits, I am struck by the playful reminders of how important the MASK is for ALL of us in the pandemic. I often think about how the 1918…
Read MoreDrawing Covid
Submitted By: Siobhan Wall I am an artist and writer based in Amsterdam. I have just published a book of poetry and drawings about living with the Covid19 pandemic. I would like to add some recent drawings not included in All the Covid Poems So Far, the title of the book. This drawing is about…
Read MoreSewing Masks Saves Lives
Submission by: Valerie Barsevich Once the shelter in place order began in March, I knew I needed to find a project for my 89 year-old mother. She lives on her own and does all her own housekeeping, laundry, and cooking. The days get long without a chance to wander in a store or do volunteer…
Read MoreThe Chaos Around Front Line People
“I feel this style of work reflects the chaos and mess that’s going on around the subjects through all this, while the eyes remain clear, giving a glimpse into the person in the centre of it all”
Read MoreVOTE HERE 2020
In a time of such fear and turmoil, the unity of the people is paramount. As a native of New York City I have had the great privilege of being among a population who know the meaning of standing together in a crisis.
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