Artists tend to view the world through a very vivid perspective. With the strokes of their paintbrushes or through the lens of their cameras painters and photographers offer a glimpse of their viewpoint and in this time of the novel coronavirus, we seek them out for clarity or the hope to get through it.
This week, The Scene caught up with some Guyanese artists and photographers who have been using their time during the Covid-19 lockdown to detail how the virus is affecting us or using their talent to give hope by simply creating platforms to engage those who may be lacking purpose in this time.
Michael Griffith is well known for creating statement pieces particularly in the political area but his quest for a united Guyana is a motto that seems to highlight every painting. His paintings about trending issues in Guyana are posted on his Facebook page.
