While many people have made videos to cheer on those working on the front lines of the fight since the latest COVID-19 outbreak in Shanghai, Chien Meishuang (spend)her time inlock down at home, painting simple heartwarming works.
The paintings are part of her Journal of the Pandemic Lockdown,project she started two years ago. "We are all facing a time we are trapped at home, Chien tells China Daily. "I (simple) wanted to let others know that there is a silver lining amid the dark clouds. "
The Taiwan native, who lives in Shanghai, is being on the receiving end of her neighbors' kindness. (document)her experience, the artist created a painting, titled Good Neighbors in China, marking the first new (add)to her project this year. Other (scene)shown in her latest works include delivery men having a quick lunch and her neighbors (welcome) a 70-year-old man who returned from hospital after recovering from COVID-19.
"It is because of the pandemic I have made friends from all walks of life in the area where I live. These individuals have provided infinite inspiration and stories my works, "she adds. "As long as an artwork can touch people's hearts, I believe it is good art. It doesn't matter how simple it is. "
