Facing a Pandemic — The Face Behind the Mask

Sabrina Wang, 2T4 WB

Artist statement:

Spent some time recently getting back to digital art and I decided to draw something that inspires me.

For me that is the frontline workers such as the physicians and nurses that have made an incredible impact in helping patients during this pandemic.

Here I drew an image of Nurse anesthetist Federico from a hospital in Italy. Taking the time to draw in all the details on his face such as the marks from his mask, the sweat, the bags under his eyes, his flushed skin, and his visible exhaustion reminded me of his strength and resilience in the face of the challenges of a global pandemic. It reminds me that as a medical student, I also have a duty to be responsible and do my part to lessen the spread and help my community while advocating for safety. 

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