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War with an Invisible Enemy
Title (Dublin Core)
War with an Invisible Enemy
Description (Dublin Core)
This photo that this painting is inspired by was taken in February in Bozhou, China of workers disinfecting an outdoor area when the Chinese lockdown was at its peak. The image was very moving when I first saw it. The setting, with only trees visible behind them in the photograph, makes it seem as if they are disinfecting nature. Although both people and viruses are natural organisms, nothing in this painting seems natural. No skin, no faces, just machinery, hazmat suits, and smoke. I’m also fascinated by the idea that there is such caution and seriousness in the combat of something invisible. The original photo can be seen here: https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/does-disinfecting-surfaces-really-prevent-spread-coronavirus
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Contributor (Dublin Core)
Type (Dublin Core)
painting
Link (Bibliographic Ontology)
Controlled Vocabulary (Dublin Core)
English
Art & Design
English
Public Health & Hospitals
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Curatorial Notes (Dublin Core)
Date Submitted (Dublin Core)
05/20/2020
Date Modified (Dublin Core)
04/23/2021
Original Format (Omeka Classic)
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/03/does-disinfecting-surfaces-really-prevent-spread-coronavirus
Accrual Method (Dublin Core)
4660