This painting records a powerful visual image I experienced while recently hospitalized for 45 days. I did not have Covid-19, although I was in critical condition. My illness and the ensuing issues took me to the edge of life. Twice my family was allowed to see me—to...
The year 2020 has been full of catastrophes; one of its most prominent ones is COVID-19. Also known as the coronavirus, this pandemic became a global threat, affecting almost every continent on Earth. Back in the 14th century, doctors wore plague masks during the...
Janny Taylor, award-winning artist, is currently creating her series, entitled, “Collaging My Way Through the Pandemic.” Taylor creates a new piece of pandemic-related art daily, which serves to record and document the collective journey of this extraordinary time and...
In times of happiness or in times of sadness or despair, trees, like so much of nature provide a comfort and strength that breaks through the feeling and helps me move beyond myself. There is a perceived permanence about them that emanates from its mighty trunk as it...
Belt Wreath represents taking emotional and physical control of an artifact of abuse—using strength and color as catalysts to transform trauma into vibrancy. The belt begins as a mundane item, yet is repurposed into a tool for inflicting injury. Through the therapy of...
