UNITED THROUGH THE ARTS

When creating this series, I sought to convey feelings of wholeness or the loss of it.  I deconstructed societal problems exaggerated by the coronavirus outbreak, as I witnessed humanity outsource the meaning of life in quarantine to arts and technology.  This work embodies my personal quarantine experience and an expression of how I saw art allowing people to communicate.  It is an ongoing observation on how humanity is coping.  Therefore, “United Through the Arts” is not a series solely about my life changes; it serves as a contrast between what life was and how people are going about life today, a desire for physical touch despite the need to social distance, and ways using technology has helped society through the pandemic. What we choose to do during these moments of loss and uncertainty will define our future as society.   

PANDEMIC SHEDS LIGHT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF ART

Published on March 10, 2021 by Ashley Smith

“Over the past year, Weldy has reflected on the need for art in society and how Samford has prepared her for graduate school and beyond.” CLICK HERE TO READ MORE