A loosely defined group of artists here in Uruguay are decorating or doing something in some way to make a statement through face masks, or tapabocas, which here are now required to be worn by everyone wanting to go into any kind of shop. When the group began talking a couple of weeks ago, I responded that it was a good idea to channel some creativity during this period of isolation, and suggested it might even might lead to an exhibition or perhaps a fund raising auction to help starving artists, or something. Well, artists are typically starving, anyway, so maybe that hasn’t changed a lot with the Covid-19 Plague.
Yesterday I thought I’d better rattle my dags and produce something, as some wonderful things have started appearing on the Whats App group page. And once I started thinking and looking for ideas, I found a couple in some collections of free clipart I browsed, and this morning spent some free hours making this first one –
I think it should work for successful social distancing at the supermarket, right? That is, when I do happen to step out for that some time in the future – masks are going to be with us for a very long time, I think.
Anyway I have a couple more ideas waiting in my mind, but right now I need a change of activity, including a spot of lunch. Today’s musical background on the TV-radio is ‘Rock de Ayer’ which translates to ‘yesterday’s rock’ and is lovely 50s and 60s music. Take care everyone, and wash your hands.