Art in Times of Crisis

An Iwo Jima inspired NHS Heroes Mural by artists Ricky Morrow and Dee Craig in the village of Glynn Co Antrim as the UK continues in lockdown to help curb the spread of the coronavirus.

We are experiencing a GLOBAL PANDEMIC and also engaging with racial injustice. At times like these we need artist more than ever!

WHY?
because they help us stay positive and keep us going. In times of crisis, we need humanity and expression. This is a time to value the arts. Whether big or small, sidewalk chalk art or community murals, art makes a difference in a big way! 


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Art-making and viewing art allows us to process our experiences.
Art helps us to express & to understand the world around us. We keep seeing an increased turn to the arts during the #COVID19 pandemic. Globally, we have turned to art engagement as a source of comfort and strength. 


A man stops to photograph a new mural in Dublin by art group Subset which is inspired by, and representative of the information contained in a written piece on their website titled CORONAVIRUS: The Virus Era.
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Michelle Farrell, a healtcare assistant at Junction House Primary Healthcare centre, poses beside a mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake on a gate in South Dublin thanking healtcare workers for the work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. The Dublin artist has created a series of murals to encourage people to stick to social distancing rules which feature artists such as Dua Lipa, Robyn and Cardi B.

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Michelle Farrell, a healthcare assistant at Junction House Primary Healthcare centre, poses beside a mural by Irish artist Emmalene Blake on a gate in South Dublin thanking healthcare workers for the work they are doing during the coronavirus pandemic. 


Children ride a bicycle past a coronavirus awareness graffiti during a lockdown. Indonesian local artists drew murals on the walls of the houses for the residents to educate and encourage public optimism in the fight against Corona Virus or COVID-19 pande

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Children ride a bicycle past a coronavirus awareness graffiti during a lockdown. Indonesian local artists drew murals on the walls of the houses for the residents to educate and encourage public optimism in the fight against Corona Virus or COVID-19 pandemic


A mural warns residents of the danger of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak on the Navajo reservation, in Shiprock, New Mexico, April 8, 2020.

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A mural warns residents of the danger of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak in Mexico.

A mural to honor the medics currently helping to fight COVID-19 is seen on April 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.

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A mural to honor the medics currently helping to fight COVID-19 is seen on April 22, 2020 in Melbourne, Australia.

Palm trees stand behind a street art piece by artist Pony Wave depicting two people kissing while wearing face masks on Venice Beach on March 21, 2020 in Venice, California.

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Palm trees stand behind a street art piece by artist Pony Wave depicting two people kissing while wearing face masks on Venice Beach California


Now that we are wearing masks to help reduce the spread of #COVID19 globally, masks are getting more innovative. A range of creative masks are allowing us to continue to express ourselves and encourage us to wear masks in the first place. Mask designs, whether fun or functional, may increase usage and promote public health. 

Remember that Roque Art Gallery offers custom face masks at a affordable price.
We have many different fabrics available for Men, Women and Kids.
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We have many positive reviews from customers. 
If  you or anyone you know needs an artist, message me i'll work with you!

Together, we can expand the art world with more representative voices and experiences through the arts. 

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