As we struggle through national lockdown again, we wondered how to respond this time. From March to July we made our lockdown films online, and watching them back we're aware of how much nervous energy there was during that initial crisis from... an energy we certainly aren't feeling right now!
So this time around we decided to get together on Zoom on a Saturday (late!) morning and have an Art Brunch. It's not a public event, just something to do together that will keep us going through this bit – toast and coffee, chit-chat and a bit of drawing, painting or making.
It's interesting what happens when you're talking with someone at the same time as making. It seems to keep the conscious brain busy, letting something more relaxed take over, something less focussed on needing to know.
It doesn't matter what you do in an Art Brunch, it could just be doodling, colouring in or crochet – whatever you do will take the pressure off the usual Zoom interactions. It's calming and restorative, and feels more like just hanging out in the same space with your mates.
So set one up with your friends and share how you feel about it (or what you make if you like, though that's less important... process not product!) with us on social media.
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