“Sometimes history does repeat itself and what we have learned from the past can carry us through. There is hope and there is light. ”
Introduction
Submitted by Lar Wolkan
How do we find hope in times of darkness?
Art at Home, an online exhibition developed in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, presents sixteen works of art shared by individuals who find hope and joy in meaningful objects encountered in their own homes each and every day. From paintings and photographs to DIY sculptures and knitted mittens, the objects featured here remind us of who and what is most important in moments like this and encourage us to remain hopeful as we look ahead to a brighter, safer future.
However, at a time when safety and security are needed most, for many the concept of home is insecure right now. This project acknowledges the Black and Brown communities that have been disproportionately affected by COVID-19 and seeks to provide support. While art can give us hope, it can also function as a tool for action and change. Art at Home participants are encouraged to donate to a service organization working to help those most in need in this current moment.
If you’re interested in making a contribution, learn more below.
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In the Spotlight | Kelsey Hammond
From Kelsey Hammond | Wolfeboro, NH
“This long, thin, painting hangs above my bed, reminding me of worlds outside my own, connecting me to others. It brings the exciting feeling of being in a new city, culture, and country - the sense of newness and the unknown while being consumed by a bustling city. I'm looking over the terracotta rooftops of Lisbon, peering out into the port and wondering what's beyond. Imagining the past, present, and uncertain future.
This painting makes me feel connected to parts of myself I won't be able to experience again for a while. The brush strokes send me to another part of the world that I love.
“Most importantly, it was painted by my mom, reminding me that I am my mother's daughter.”
- Kelsey Hammond
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In the Spotlight | Sue Richardson
From Sue Richardson
“This is an unfinished cable knit mitten. I was taught to knit by my Swedish Grandmother who was taught by her mother and so on... My grandmother lived through the Spanish Flu, 5 wars, The Great Depression, and more. Many times, people were at home staying safe, working their craft and taking care of each other.
During this time of COVID-19 and like times past, we look for small ways to support, create and work through these tough moments. Sometimes history does repeat itself and what we have learned from the past can carry us through.
There is Hope and there is Light.”
-Sue Richardson
Brian Hone & Studio strongly believes in the power of art to bring about change and to function as a platform upon which conversations about contemporary issues can be had. Just as we've done with this Art at Home project, we will continue to utilize this platform to foster a more just, kind, and collaborative world through the arts.