It’s the second day of this project and my selection reminded me of what I’ve been missing since in the quarantine began. As it is now our civic duty to stay indoors, I know I am not the only one feeling the loss of human contact. We are a social species by nature and the bonds we create in a lifetime are unique, important and necessary. For those you lucky enough to be sheltered with significant others, family members and friends; I hope you find and embrace the comfort in good company.
FATHER & SON is oil on canvas by Shai Yossef, a painter currently based in Israel. The embrace, color choices and a child’s smile makes this work feel both significant and symbolic in this moment. FATHER & SON is a reminder that the bonds we build with those most important to us will bring us solace, protect us from harm and aide in our recovery during.