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Muramid Art & Cultural Center Outdoor Murals by Marilyn with Joanne
Photographs of mural at Muramid Art & Cultural Center in process of being painted by Marilyn Huerta. Photographs by Joanne Tawfilis.
Being sent home from CSUSM with instructions to work from home, I was caught by surprise but I thought this would be a nice change of pace and I could find some free time to create my art. What I didn’t know was we’d be home far longer than I expected and the Stay-at-Home quarantine orders was not only coming from our university but also from our state and nation. The news on my television blared and it was nerve wrecking to hear but we couldn’t refrain from listening to it. The excitement in the voice of all newscasters made my heart beat a little faster and the news was creating quite a panic for all. It was not only in our local region but it was global!
I am a double CSUSM graduate and my research and practice has been focused on the arts and mental health. I also teach art healing courses through the CSU Shiley Institute for Palliative Care so I knew what I needed to do. I started by coping mechanisms by sketching rough drafts and dooldes in my sketchbook. It depicted what I was hearing on the news and the stress I was feeling. Then, we were told to wash our hands all the time but now we needed to wear a face mask everywhere we went? Wow, how is this happening in 2020? From sketching in my books and journals, I’d find time to paint in the evenings and on the weekends after spending long periods of time on the computer. Afterall, all communication was now via something called Zoom? What in the world is Zoom, I thought. When I was growing up, my parents taught me and brothers to go outside and play, “get away from the television, it will make you go blind”, they say.
From working in sketchbooks to painting in a small room at home, I wanted to get out. I needed fresh air and sunshine but where could I go without having to wear a mask or be near people? I took a lot of hikes and did some gardening with my husband. This inspired me to paint more. I also had the opportunity to paint an outdoor mural on a wall located in Oceanside, California, at the Muramid Art & Cultural Center founded by my friend and community partner, Joanne Tawfilis. We painted animals and nature on outdoor walls and they were to enclose a cultural garden.
Our nation’s political status was (and still is) a brewing hot pot and stress continues to grow. So many questions, so many uncertainties drove me to create more so I could process what was happening. I painted flowers and nature, colorful animals and people. I painted national symbols and the crisis we are experience during a pandemic. Art is the tool I use, to help me process, connect and communicate with other and to cope through this crisis.
This Covid19 pandemic continues, our global crisis’ continue, so I continue to create.
#ThankANurse
#ProtectOurEarth
#HumanityandLove
#Covid19Sucks
#StayAtHome
#WearAMask
#LovePrevails
#ArtHeals
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My COVID-19 Story
[Author's account of diagnosis of family members with COVID-19.]Tags COVID experiences -
Nationwide Shortage
This work is a sculptural installation created in response to the COVID-19 Pandemic. A trip to the grocery store will never be the same. Walking down aisle after aisle of empty shelves is something we have never before experienced. Panic has caused people to buy up supplies in bulk and hoard them, leaving other community members without. If only you could enter a store without wondering, will they have what I need? The food, supplies, toilet paper my family is out of? If only the shelves could stay stocked. What would you but to get you through this crisis? What our country needs, however, is something you can’t find on the store shelves.Tags Student reflections -
No Mask No Food
Patron leaving a takeout order from restaurant with a sign advising that if you don't have a protective mask you can't takeout food. -
No Toilet Paper
Empty shelves at Target where toilet paper is normally stocked when people wipe out the supply by hoarding. -
Officers at the parade
CSUSM K9, Armor, and CSUSM Police Officer David Angulo! -
One per elevator
Signage in the elevators in CSUSM Kellogg Library. -
Online Worship
Banner raised on side of local church advertising that services are now "on line" due to being prevented from having in-church meetings due to guidelines concerning COVID-19 pandemic. -
Opening Not Very Soon...
"Opening (Not Very) Soon" sign hanging from Municipal Taco building, 2002 S. Coast Highway, Oceanside, CA. -
Out of Stock
Sign at entrance of Costco in Carlsbad, CA showing items unavailable or in short supply. -
Outdoor dining at Papusas Cuscatlan
Tents, tables, and patrons in the outdoor dining of Papusas Cuscatlan in Escondido. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant storefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Outdoor dining in Oceanside
Outdoor dining/drinking setup at the PCH Sports Bar & Grill. The outdoor tables and chairs are set up in the parking lot fronting the bar and grill's entrance. -
Outdoor dining tents along Grand Avenue
Tents lined up for outdoor dining and drinking along the north side of Grand Avenue in Escondido. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant s torefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Outdoor drinking and reading
Outdoor drinking and reading space for Plan 9 Alehouse and Helen's Book Mark. In an effort to keep local businesses afloat, the parking lane of Grand Avenue has been closed off with concrete barriers, allowing businesses to set up outdoor dining. Businesses and artists have painted the concrete barriers, creating small outdoor murals that run along 3 or 4 blocks on both sides of the street. The center lane of Grand Avenue is now given over to parking, with traffic moving along the left lane. Despite the efforts of the city, there seem to be a number of vacant storefronts, indicating businesses that have gone under in the past year. -
Palm Canyon Drive and Lot E
Driving past Lot E, looking down the hill towards Craven Circle. Sign reads CONGRATS GRAD. Palm Canyon Drive. -
Pandemic strikes beach volleyball--Two lonely flag-covered volleyball poles.
Volleyball was growing by leaps and bounds. This area was covered with beach volleyball players all day every day. No matter if it was rainy, cold or windy, nothing could stop the beach games. Along came the pandemic. -
Pickup decorated for graduation
Decorated pickup truck with graduation cap. Street sign: Twin Oaks Valley Rd. -
Pier Distance
Social distancing sign posted on closed Oceanside Pier. Sign reads "Please maintain physical distance of at least 6 feet. Beach subject to closure." -
Pinwheel happiness
I’ve wanted to share some joy and love in my neighborhood. But I wasn’t sure how. A few weeks ago, I had the idea to put some pinwheels out in front of my house. After hearing how much kids liked them, I decided to purchase some to give away. So this went out on the fence around my front yard. Within the first hour of putting out the vase of pinwheels, three different families came by and took pinwheels home with them. And I still have plenty more. Hang in there, friends! Spread beauty and joy from where you are! (But please don't take my vase!) -
Playground Closed
Playground in an apartment complex which has a sign taped to equipment advising it is closed. -
Rental cars being stored at Del Mar racetrack.
Helicopter shot of the Del Mar racetrack, with hundreds of un-rented rental cars parked/stored there. -
Sea World
Aerial photo of Sea World with no people and no cars in the parking lot. Plus, there's no activity out on Mission Bay. -
Sharing Table
Neighbor put out a "sharing table" with products available for anyone in need to take. -
Signage at Mulberry Park
Sign at Mulberry Park in San Marcos. Sign reads "This city park is open for passive recreation," and "No active/group recreation allowed."
"Please practice social distancing of at least six feet at all times."
"For more information about the City of San Marcos' response to COVID-19, including current closures and cancellations, visit www.san-marcos.net/covid19."
The sign also contains information on social distancing and sanitation protocol. -
Single File
People lining up in single file in social distancing for entrance into a Home Depot in Vista, CA.