"I painted these hands with the initial intention of exploring the disconnect that individuals experience, despite being surrounded by others. I portrayed this theme through hands reaching out for each other, yet not quite connecting. There is a certain desperation and distress in the way the hands search for each other, yet still feel so distant. This message has evolved to become relevant to the experience of life with Covid-19 and the disconnect and isolation that many in society are experiencing. The hands are so close to touching yet are still separate, symbolising how the increasing use of digital connection is synonymous with increasing feelings of isolation. The reaching hands depict the human desire for connection, especially that of face-to-face interactions."

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