COVID-19 impacted everyone across the globe.
For almost three years it became one of the most difficult times individuals had to face.
It's therefore only right that we commemorate its passing.
Professional painter, Stavroula Vertsoni,
has produced a collection of commemorative drawings to mark the event.
Commissioned by 2b Acting, prints of the drawings are available for sale.
They can be viewed online as part of 2b Acting's 360 degree Interactive InView Exhibition.
Through the artist's amazing interpretation, each drawing captures a moment,
depicting issues and events that should not be forgotten.
The drawings.
To live or NOT to live?
Depicts the choice at the time.
Continue life as normal with the possibility of being infected or,
stop living your life, as mandated by most governments,
replacing it with self-isolation, where you stayed home.
Does this capture how you felt?
Not just a reminder
but a talking point about your choice and how you survived.
Justice?
Depicts how some felt during the pandemic
with what they believed was a corruption of the Justice system
giving unfair privileges to corporations and the wealthy.
Fair or unfair, there were those whose voices were heard
and profited from the catastrophe.
Do you feel Justice worked during the pandemic?
This print is not just a reminder
but a talking point about the need for fairness.
Safe but Dead?
Depicts how some felt about having to stay at home
for such long periods during the pandemic.
They endured self-isolation, restricting their ability to work,
travel and meet with friends and family.
Reports showed over the period a rise in suicides,
mental illnesses and loneliness.
Education, career plans and life aspirations
suffered from the disruption to daily lives.
Was this how you felt during the pandemic?
This print is not just a reminder
but a talking point about what you did to keep going.
Different View Points.
Depicts the varying views surrounding COVID
depending on where you stood on the subject.
Like the drawing shows, the same object is seen differently
depending on where the canvas is positioned
and the light shining on it.
Everyone had a view:
Have the vaccine,
don't have the vaccine.
Wear a mask,
don't wear a mask.
Keep your distance,
don't keep your distance.
Take a test,
don't take a test.
Can you remember your views on the subject?
This print is not just a reminder
but a talking point about your opinions.
Join the party.
Depicts the controversy surrounding the vaccination.
It was expected that everyone would line up to take the vaccine.
Those that didn't voluntarily sign-up were
restricted from some venues, events,
and denied the ability to travel freely.
They were requirements to have additional tests
and/or face being barred entry to certain countries.
There were reports of individuals working in various sectors
being forced to leave their jobs if they refused the vaccinations.
The choice was, join the vaccinated party or else.
Can you remember your decision to join?
This print is not just a reminder
but a talking point about your reasons
for or against vaccination.
Isolation is Bliss.
Depicts the impact on travel caused by restrictions
with freedom of movement
due first to Brexit
and then COVID.
Now even after the pandemic
the rising cost of living has reduced world travel for many.
The drawing shows the number of places
we could easily travel to in the 1990's
and the decline as each decade passes.
Is this how you see the world?
This print is not just a reminder
but a talking point about your desire,
freedom and ability to travel.
Have a browse through the InView Exhibition at your leisure
and select a drawing to purchase
that best commemorates the end of the restrictions.
This is a once in a life time opportunity.
COVID-19 impacted everyone across the globe.