Overcrowding Virus

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Katie C.

• Artist Statement

  My artwork is about how diseases and viruses can spread faster in overcrowded places. After researching epidemiology, I learned that one factor that causes a fast-spreading pandemic is crowded environments, such as public transportation. I was inspired to make an artwork to depict this idea. First, I drew people's legs walking around the girl to show a crowded environment. Then, I used colored pencils to draw cartoon-style viruses clinging on people to contrast the realistic background and subject.

• Creative Statement

  Creativity causes me to break out of my shell. Instead of keeping my ideas to myself, I use my creativity to sketch, research, and create artwork to visually express my voice and ideas more openly.