Corona Series

As the name of this artworks series points out “Corona” is in reference to the global event that has been happening since 2020, the arrival of the virus, the pandemic and the new habit of using a face mask. ...Read more

The face mask, an element that evolve into a symbol for saving lives, but it has a paradox, the way to use it, covering our face, as a mask, using it over our mouth obstructing our expressions; which makes it difficult to communicate, to hear out or even may lead into losing contact or weakening our relationship with others. The heap of elements or situations: the face mask, confinement, social distance, taking care of ourselves and others, represent repressed feelings: the touch, caress, hugs, sex, forgotten relationships, the loss of the ones we love, have changed our lives. As an artist, this series or representation of face masks, without leaving my own vision nor my pectoris characteristics aside, are the desire of bear witness this pandemic, which brought about changes in our routines, habits, and way of feeling. This was or is the excuse trigger this element in me and lead me to making this series.