The Roaring 2020’s

This series of work is about the absurdity that has engulfed the world beginning with the COVID-19 pandemic. Using a subtractive method of illustration, I have recreated scenes, stories, and historical events that I have researched or witnessed in this new and chaotic decade. I have found myself questioning the sanity of others while beholding their mindless actions and complete lack of empathy during these times of crisis. From the panic and hoarding of necessities, to the overt and careless spreading of the virus in public spaces, the way that too many people have responded to the state of the world has been somewhat of a terrifying joke. In response to this, I have developed a series of satirical pieces that emphasize the more humorous aspects of these events. I do this in an effort to alleviate the fear and divisiveness that the pandemic has initiated and exacerbated. Through use of playful hues and charismatic line work, I have made light of tragic and strange circumstances to offer a palatable recounting of these pivotal years in our history.