Sophie Thervil

Suspended

From the beginning of March 2020, America has found itself living a new cautious way of life. Masks are now expected, needed when leaving the house. Friends and Family have no longer become an everyday sighting, but only to be interacted with over social media. With current talks of what feels like an imagery vaccine, America hasn’t improved since the first outbreak of Covid-19.

Suspended explores the repetition and loneliness Covid-19 has imposed on the younger generation. It also explores the feeling of wanting and dreaming, as the world feels as it is still moving while America is at a standstill.

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Sophie Thervil

Touch, 2020, Oil on wood panel, 3′ x 5′

2020 has been the year of rebirth, from a global pandemic to climate crisis, 2020 has brought into questioning how we as a society can re-imagine ourselves for the following years. Along with greater ideas such as new leadership, human rights, etc. I wanted my painting to simplify what should be reimagined. Touch, is something we have taken for granted throughout history. Being able to embrace love ones and friends has been taken away from us due to the pandemic. Having to reimagine touch during 2020 has been limited to elbow high fives and plastic wrap hugs. Within my painting, I wanted to create that sense of touch behind all the gloves, mask, and fear. The sense of touch that almost doesn’t feel real, but a cold object.