Summary
Poster, signed by the artist, created by South Australia based artist Peter Drew featuring an abstract couple embracing and the words 'Together Soon Enough. Referred to by the artist as part of his Hugs series, these posters appeared around Melbourne during the COVID-19 lockdown in 2020. The poster is supplied with a signed print on archival quality card as part of the 'Hugs Poster Pack'.
Peter Drew is an Adelaide-based cross-media artist whose street art has raised his profile both as artist and social commentator.
Significance
This poster provides an insight into how artists and communities have interacted during the COVID-19 lockdown in Australia. Creative expressions on streets, in driveways, house windows, alleyways, etc by artists and residents have been a common manifestation of community connection during lockdown, with symbols and words of hope a common theme.
More Information
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Collecting Areas
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Maker
Mr Peter Drew - Peter Drew Arts, Norwood, South Australia, Australia, 2020
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Primary support
895 mm (Width), 1233 mm (Height)
The sheet contains multiple creases from being folded and these are causing the work to not sit completely flat.
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Keywords
Artistic Practices, Artists, Streets, Streetscapes, COVID-19 Pandemic, Pandemics
