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Heroes
- By Akshatha Silas
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About the Artwork
“The COVID-19 pandemic cost many people, including those on the front lines, their lives and peace of mind. The rampant spread of misinformation and lack of a unified federal response meant that healthcare workers had to shoulder much of the burden of public education and personal safety. This artwork conceptualizes one such healthcare worker–hailed as a hero, but held hostage by administrative ineptitude.”
Akshatha Silas is a medical student at Case Western Reserve University. A lifelong artist and poet, she takes pride in creating works that are inspired by her time in the medical field, both as a patient and as a provider. She is involved in research and advocacy to expand healthcare access for marginalized populations. In her free time, she enjoys knitting, kickboxing and going camping in the California redwoods.
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1 thought on “Heroes”
I really appreciate your artwork. As an ICU nurse who survived the COViD pandemic this image is very powerful. We were hero’s who were crippled by administrative ineptitude. Thank you