There’s no doubt that the Coronavirus pandemic will be something future generations read about in history books. One of the more fascinating aspects of the pandemic was the quarantine period. Many people spent months holed up in their homes with nothing to do.
As you can imagine, that led to some pretty creative ways to pass the time and express some creativity. One worldwide trend that rocked the world during quarantine was art imitation.
Recreating Masterpieces
While countless other trends were flooding social media at the time, this one proved to be an essential creative outlet for millions. It was a form of expression and creative labor that provided stability in a seemingly unended period of uncertainty.
So, what was the trend? People went above and beyond to recreate Classical painting masterpieces!
At first, the trend started with artists looking to find inspiration in their closed-off worlds. Creative-minded individuals from Italy to Iceland saw the quarantine period as a chance to try something new and dive head-first into the art they loved most.
Before long, modern interpretations of work by Edward Hopper, Marie-Denise Villers, and more started popping up all over social media. These works mimicked the style of these famous artists. However, the subjects were in everyday situations everyone could relate to, such as Zoom meetings and longing for social interaction during quarantine.
Going Viral
While artists worked to recreate Classical painting styles, this trend wasn’t limited to the artistically inclined. As the quarantine trend made its rounds on social media, millions more wanted to get in on the action!
Hashtags started to appear, encouraging social media users to recreate famous paintings through photos. Despite having limited supplies, people posed as the subjects of famous paintings. Recreations of everything from “American Gothic” to Arnolfi’s “Marriage Portrait” made the rounds.
A Moment of Artistic Expression
While many view this trend as just another fleeting social media moment, it came at a crucial time during the quarantine period. People were starting to feel the loneliness of social distancing. This trend allowed them to have fun, express themselves, and connect with other art-lovers worldwide.
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Jeson Clarke writes about art, painting and culture. You can find his thoughts at portrait painting blog.
