During the COVID shutdowns, we had much to grieve. Some of us lost friends and family to COVID, and some of us were sick multiple times. Even introverts became weary of the isolation – no more time out with friends, no more going out to shop or see a movie for fun. But we are resilient, and we worked at having some fun, staying hopeful, and staying in touch. Much of this was possible through screens and technology. We attended virtual classes, Facetimed our friends and family, used social media, texted, watched YouTube, movies, and shows at home, and played video games and Wii Sports alone or with family. We also worked on projects at home and spent time with pets, family, and staff. Behind our screens and masks, we were still our unique selves. We were still inventive, creative, and connected. We were still living!
Each of our paper hearts is hand-painted with a different design, representing us as unique, creative individuals. The blue acetate represents the screens through which we experienced the world and socialized during our time of isolation. The heartbeat illustrates how we kept living and growing as individuals and as a community during this difficult shared experience.
Art Students of Life Styles’ Blair Center
