I also chose super heroes to represent the community because the vaccine is our “power-up”, shielding us against the harm of Covid and ultimately getting us through these tough times. I decided to go with this theme because I feel like it truly represents the souls of our young fighters, as they are heroes fighting against Covid-19 and the hardships and dilemmas it has to offer. Humaira Hasan: “My artwork is about helping the community to be encouraged to take the vaccine, to promote and educate them about the purpose of the vaccine and how it can overall benefit the community- to “save lives”. To me, this backpack reflects my hopes for a better future. By the time we return, things won’t be the same, the air will feel different. I imagine that when this person wears this on their way back to school, maybe someone can read their pins, patches, and card and think, and they are comforted by the idea that “We can do this”. In the sleeve is their vaccination card, for a safe return and for the seeking of the complete community experience, this becomes a necessary step to see each other again. Part of what makes this image possible is the vaccine. As that date gets pushed back, I have also witnessed entire social movements in this past year, and in solidarity, these moments have been represented on the backpack. During the pandemic, it seems as though that return to school gets even more delayed and troublesome. Chelsea Chhem: “This piece is titled “My Post-Pandemic Backpack”, this is inspired by a personal tradition I had when I would decorate my backpack during back-to-school season.
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