Friday, May 15, 2020

Steven Hirsch's CoronaLand


["First Responders" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]

East Village resident Steven Hirsch is well-known for his courthouse photography as well as documentary work.

During the COVID-19 PAUSE, Hirsch turned his attention to a new medium: drawing.

"I started doing them when the virus started. It seemed like a time to start doing something different considering the world flipped upside down in a week," he told me. "The virus seemed like the only thing that made sense to draw since my work is autobiographical. I try to draw one a day."

He shared a selection of his work... you can find more here.


["Waiting To Get Tested" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]


["Masks" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]


["PPE" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]


["Covid-19 Splat" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]


["Lungs" 8" x 6" Acrylic and Pencils On Paper]


["Waiting To Get Tested" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]


["Killer Hornets" 8" x 6" Pencil and Acrylics On Paper]


["Trader Joes" 8" x 6" Pencil On Paper]
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousMay 15, 2020 at 8:23 AM

    very nice! captures the moment!

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  2. BagelGuyMay 15, 2020 at 5:36 PM

    Hey Steve. This is amazing work. Didn't know you were multi talented. Must be all the whitefish ;-)

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  3. John PenleyMay 15, 2020 at 10:24 PM

    Wow who knew ? More please. The Pandemic will not be televised but this plague art will remain powerful for a long time. I am really moved and impressed by this work.

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  4. AnonymousMay 16, 2020 at 12:05 AM

    Like these very much. Frenetic, like the situation. Stressy.

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  5. John PenleyMay 16, 2020 at 1:35 AM

    Killer Hornets is my favorite one.

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  6. UnknownMay 16, 2020 at 3:33 AM

    Great work!

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