COVID 19 PANDEMIC: ARTISTIC REPRESENTATION THROUGH TEXTILE ART

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a highly contagious viral illness caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). COVID-19 has had a catastrophic effect on the world, resulting in more than 6 million deaths worldwide. After the first cases of this predominantly respiratory viral illness were reported in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China, in late December 2019, SARS-CoV-2 rapidly disseminated worldwide. This compelled the World Health Organization (WHO) to declare it a global pandemic on March 11, 2020.The major objectives of the study, To source for available materials for the production of the study, To interrogate level of effect of COVID 19 effects on the world, especially Nigeria. While The Research questions was; what are the available material for the production? What were the effect of COVID-19, especially to Nigeria? It was recommended that; to explore various textile art techniques such as embroidery, quilting, felting, or fabric collage to capture the essence of the pandemic. Experiment with different materials such as fabrics, threads, yarns, or mixed media elements to add texture, depth, and visual interest to the artwork., to Incorporate symbolic elements and imagery that represent different aspects of the pandemic, such as masks, viruses, frontline workers, or social distancing. The use of colors, patterns, and shapes can further enhance the representation, evoking specific emotions or conveying particular messages, to encourage artists to tell their personal stories and experiences through their textile art representation of the pandemic. This will add a unique perspective and provide a platform for individual narratives and reflections, to Consider organizing collaborative textile art projects or community engagements to encourage collective expression and dialogue surrounding the pandemic. This can foster connection, support, and a sense of shared experiences, to Showcase the textile art representations through exhibitions or virtual galleries to allow a wider audience to engage with the artwork and the stories it tells. Proper documentation and cataloging of the artworks will contribute to the preservation and historical documentation of this period.