Staying at home during a pandemic
can be extremely under-stimulating. For those in the art world, especially,
will suffer from staying indoors and not taking in the beauty of art, but it
doesn’t have to be so. Luckily, there are ways to take precautions while
browsing art in public, and even ways to view art at home.
When walking about the New Orleans Arts District, this is potentially one of
the safer public places to venture through while social distancing. While most
people are off enjoying beaches are attempting to stock up, art districts are
typically lower in population so you can feel safe knowing that places like
this should not be packed.
You will probably not be the only one wanting to appreciate art during these times,
however, so expect at least a few other people. Pandemics are caused by the
virus spreading, and any kind of art museum should have lower chances of this
happening. Many people wish to have space to appreciate one piece of art at a
time, so staying the recommended 6 or more feet away should be simple. Also,
viruses can be spread through contact, and most art are not supposed to be
touched; if it is a textured piece in which the artist welcomes touch, however,
it is safe to avoid this experience until later or to at least wash your hands
before touching something else.
If you wish to play it safe and stay at home, you should have no worries at all
when wishing to appreciate the arts. Of course, you can create art at home with
the utensils that you have or stock up on some supplies before locking yourself
away.
Many galleries already have virtual tours, and many others are opening up to
that feature due to the current situation, so it is possible to view the modern
art of today right from your own home. There are also plenty of art-sharing
websites, even profiles on popular social media programs that you may already
have. A simple search on google can show you exactly what kind of art you are
looking for.
You could also take this time to study art history or any specific techniques
you have been hoping to master. Reading through art history can be boring to
some, but it can be important to your growth in understanding art, and
oftentimes just sitting at home is even more boring than that. You can take this
opportunity to work on your won studies or any skills with tutorials and videos
online.
If you’re staying indoors, why not make the most of it and finally learn how to
paint a specific way or practice your technical drawing skills? Even though
many art students find this sort of project boring as well, if you’re locking
yourself up in the home for safety, this can be a great way to not only
practice your skill and appreciate art in general, but you will also be able to
come out of these dark times with something new under your belt to feel more
accomplished as an artist.
There are ways to enjoy art while social distancing, and even ways to
appreciate it in your own home; right now, the artists of the world are the
ones who can save us from mental despair, so showing appreciation can be
crucial.
2020-03-26