Artists at Height of Covid Lockdown: “We Will Overcome”
A look back on uplifting artwork on Austin’s Sixth Street.
When the WHO declared Covid-19 as a pandemic on March 11, 2020, shops began closing down and people emptied streets.
While the majority quarantined in their homes, a group of artists took to a boarded-up Sixth Street to paint a different picture.
A tribute to the life we knew
March in Austin is known for its rowdy crowds. The annual SXSW brought people together from around the world. This year, the streets were quiet, but the desire to gather was still evident.
Love thy neighbor
Artists had one resounding message: love thy neighbor. As morale across the world suffered, we prioritized checking in on those who we loved.
Stay home, stay safe
People stayed 6 feet apart. Zoom became a household staple. Air hugs boomed in popularity. We social-distanced to save the world.
The power of hope in overcoming
The Austin community remained hopeful for a better tomorrow. Today, many of us look forward to gathering once again.
Credits
All photographs were taken by me. For more of my work, check out https://www.instagram.com/composition.byamy.
Credits to the artists I could find below. Check them out!
