Gallery of Covid Art
With all that’s been happening during the past six months (not only the Covid pandemic, but also environmental catastrophes, a fresh urgency in the social justice movement, and more) art offers a unique way to respond. Whether capturing and expressing emotions, or offering beauty and hope, art can have a special role to play, and we want to share that with our community. See some of the work our artists have made in response to these strange and difficult times. We hope it touches, inspires and uplifts.
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Anne E.G. Nydam
"I felt the need to reassert a vision of connectedness even as we need to stay physically distant. Share the love now more than ever!" - Anne Nydam
"Trying to reclaim some joy." - Anne Nydam
"This was made for Tova Speter's community art project "Chains of Positive Energy" and was in response to a prompt about "comfort" to help us cope." - Anne Nydam
Naomi Wilsey
"Grateful that I am an artist, I've been painting more than ever during this pandemic. In the past, we traveled often so painting has been a way to escape and take a creative journey. This watercolor, "Koi Pond, Kyoto" is based on a photo I took on our last trip to Japan. It's a reminder of a different time and of a peaceful place." - Naomi Wilsey
John Lechner
"This drawing was made as part of an art chain organized by Tova Speter, in which each artist reacts to what the previous artist did. You can learn more about the project and see some of the complete chains at the website Chains Of Positive Energy (C.O.P.E.) " - John Lechner
"This art was inspired by Incredible Creatures Week, an Instagram art challenge this summer, which included five prompts over five days. The prompt that inspired this image was Mythical Creatures. See more from artists around the world here." - John Lechner
"This art was inspired by Incredible Creatures Week, an Instagram art challenge this summer, which included five prompts over five days. The prompt that inspired this image was Insects. See more from artists around the world here."
- John Lechner
Gail Hansen
Silkscreens
"I decided to tackle the virus itself by trying to capture its haywire projectory." - Gail Hansen
Laura Palmer Edwards
"Inspiration is obvious to me as a black woman - as a country we are in deep s***! Polarized politics. We disregard black and brown lives in EVERY systemic way. White denial, guilt, and fear keep us all from evolving... progressing. But thankful for the woke among us." - Laura Palmer Edwards
Daniel Callahan
"These are scenes where I try to capture the special feelings and hidden mysteries that are found in nature. During COVID, I have felt a need for a greater connection with nature. Maybe I was drawn to feel and express the life force of the seas.”
- Daniel Callahan