I am a woman, a wife, a mother, an activist, an artist, and a Canadian citizen. For many years I have dabbled in the arts, from performing arts, through music to visual arts. Art is everywhere and we need art thats helps reflect our individual experiences. I cannot live in a world that does not value and honour art and creativity.
When a global pandemic was declared in March 2020, followed swiftly by lockdowns, everything that I loved stopped being accessible. Suddenly no theatre, no concerts, no galleries, no dance halls, no art classes. And now, 8 months later it has only gotten worse. All the outlets I once turned to for joy and meaning are no longer there. I feel suspended in time and I feel disconnected from my fellow man. I need to hear the stories and I need to ensure that there is art that is representative of our individual experiences during this time in history.
I chose this project because I need to find a reason to keep going and a way to give purpose to my life.