The New Normal

In this series, "The New Normal," I delve into our masked realities during the COVID-19 pandemic. Fascinated by how masks alter communication, I explore the subtle gestures and facial expressions magnified when mouths and noses are hidden. This shift from a verbal to a predominantly non-verbal world has been striking, forcing us to find new ways to connect and understand each other.

This has led me to question how anonymity and individuality are affected when part of our faces are concealed. Do masks strip away some of our uniqueness or just change how we express it? My work reflects these nuances, a visual conversation about what we've lost to masks, what we've found within them, and how we adapt and continue to seek connection in a world where our smiles are hidden.

Anxiety, 2021, Digital collage

This piece from "The New Normal" series captures the pervasive sense of anxiety during the COVID-19 pandemic. Through a self-portrait overlaid with a mask formed from words commonly linked with the anxiety of the era, it invites viewers to reflect on the collective emotional experience.

Masked, 2021, Watercolour on A4 paper

Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.7 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)

"Masked" is a piece articulating the collective emotions surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic.

Non Verbal, 2021, Colouring pencil on paper

Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.7 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)
This artwork explores the nuances of expression that transcend the spoken word, confronting the viewer with the reality of silent communication.

Quite, 2021,Colouring pencil on paper

Dimensions: 8.3 x 11.7 in. (21 x 29.7 cm)
This portrait captures a poignant moment of introspection, a personal meditation.

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