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This is a picture of drawings of flowers made in chalk on a sidewalk.

2020-11-14

Diwali rangoli at City Center Bishop Ranch

This is a photograph of a rangoli at City Center Bishop Ranch I took on November 14, 2020. That date also happens to be Diwali, a Hindu holiday on which some people make rangoli. Rangoli are made of various dyes and powders.

2020-06-30

2020 Goals from June 30

This item was created in June when I had fully decided to stay home for the semester rather than renting an apartment close to campus. It was another ploy to create some kind of hope that this lockdown would be over in the next few months. There are four major sections divided into my dream room since I was allowed to remodel it (spoiler: the only thing that changed was my new bed and shifting the furniture), clothing, places that I was hoping to visit, and random photos that I wanted for my ‘aesthetic’. The only one I came even close to completing was the clothing with my four pairs of plaid pants and mountain of sweaters. Out of all the criteria listed, I think that this “item of interest to future historians that helps illustrate something particularly significant about the year 2020”. During the beginning of lockdown, self-improvement was a topic that many people in my generation along with others were attempting to tackle with this time at home. For this photo, it highlights my personal life and the things I thought was important during this time. I connected this with the Social Dilemma documentary because I did post it to Instagram for a reaction, showing the importance of social media and my computer through Photoshop is important for my life.

2020-10-31

Costume Designing During a Pandemic

My friend, Erin, had never really tried to make a costume before; however, during quarantine she found herself with a lot of time on her hands. This is just the first costume that she has made, constructed out of fabric. She has also made a Red Riding Hood costume, a casual dress, and is working on her first jacket. I chose to add this picture because of the uniqueness of the hobby. Not many twenty-year-olds that I know are making costumes from hand. And the only reason that she started to make it was because of the free time she found herself with. This was her new Covid-hobby, her new way to cope and distract herself from what was happening in the world. While she doesn't have anywhere to wear it out, I am glad to be able to document it in this picture.

2020-10-27

Pandemic Quilt

I've finished many smaller needlework projects during the pandemic to keep myself occupied. Recently I've taken on the bigger project of making a quilt. The quilt will be made up of quilt squares that have been cross-stitched. This picture is of one of three designs that decorate twelve squares. Since this is my first time doing such a project, my mom is helping. She is currently working on a square of the same design as mine. We don't know how long it will take to complete the quilt but we hope the pandemic is over by then.

2020-03-26

Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector #8… Brooke Russell, Evergreene Architectural Arts

In response to COVID-19, the Evansville Museum of Arts, History and Science launched the mini-series, "Cultural Insights: Interviews in the Creative Sector," to highlight colleagues and professionals working in the same or similar field of museum professionals.

2020-05-26

Transparent masks made to assist deaf, hard-of-hearing

A print news article and accompanying video discussing the challenge the increase use of masks to prevent the spread of covid-19 has presented for those with hearing impairments who may rely on lip reading. To accommodate for this a local couple have started making masks with clear plastic windows over the mouth.

2020-04-10

custom Air Force 1's.

I'm not a crafty person but since theirs not much to do i learned i can kinda draw and i colored all my white shoes.

An art collage piece using different mediums.

2020-05-06

Peace Within

A representation of peace found amidst the chaos of the pandemic. The background signifies the news we hear on a daily basis, and the yoga pose symbolizes a healthy way to cope and counteract this. The butterflies are a symbol of release.

An empty house with a message on the front.

2020-04-26

COVID 19 Abandoned Building

This picture was taken at an abandoned building along Highway 905 in Longs, South Carolina on my drive home from work. Being out of work for over two weeks made me eager to get back to work as a pet groomer achieve some sense of normalcy. Work can often be fast paced and the new requirement of masks and curbside-only pick-up made things a little different, but I looked forward to the drive home, which I usually use to clear my head and unwind. Seeing this made me realize that no matter where we go or what we do, COVID 19 will have a lasting impact that we may be reminded of in the least expected places. Hopefully this can be painted over in the future with something far brighter and encouraging.

Drawing of a shopping cart full of things.

2020-04-19

The Covid Diaries Entry #11

My experiences of this pandemic.Entry 11. enter into the gauntlet that is Trader Joe’s, if you dare. (but not during critical week). April 8, 2020. I award a halo to Chris Steele for paying for my groceries when my card declined. I throw a pitchfork at the tomato sauce jar for smashing to the ground and creating a scene of much distress. Since Corona inception to current

Drawing of a person looking in a bathroom mirror.

2020-03-27

The Covid Diaries Entry #4

My experiences of this pandemic.Entry 4. enjoying two plus hot showers a day. March 27, 2020.

2020-03-26

The Covid Diaries Entry #3

My experiences of this pandemic.Entry 3. learned how to play ‘it’s complicated’ by avril lavigne. And ‘I can see clearly now’ by Johnny Nash. March 26, 2020.