COVID'sEND
When the first order of quarantine came over the news, I, like many people, felt fear and anxiety. As the apprehension subsided, and despite the burdens of separation, loss, and loneliness, I experienced a flickering radiance of possibilities. My focus shifted from social detachment to connection. I forged connections both within myself and with other people--not in spite of, but because of the pandemic. As the pandemic continued, and the strangely satisfying benefits of this oppressive situation dawned on me, I wondered if I was the only one experiencing growth during this time? Could it be that the limitations of our exposure to vast numbers of people and the dwindling list of quotidian demands actually settled people into not just a new normal but an improved version of living?
Covid’sEnd is an attempt to answer those questions, a celebration of our experiences, and an exploration of the outcomes of isolation--with a focus on connections. As you view the collection, I hope you’ll notice the tapestry of narratives woven from connections, the connections of our bubbles, our families, our neighborhoods, and our communities. It is in these connections that we find a reflection of ourselves, a reflection of our strength in gathering, a reflection of our survival through connections in the face of a world-wide challenge to both our health and humanity.
One of the perks of quarantine:
Having tine to spend together.
