In this animation, narrated by Juan, we delve into the world of Juan, who discovered comfort and purpose in knitting and the arts amid the solitude of the COVID-19 lockdowns.
As in-person gatherings were restricted, Juan wove her resilience into every stitch, crafting not just garments but a fabric of connection and continuity amidst isolation. Her knitting evolved into a meditative art practice, embodying the threads of community she maintained through MOSAIC’s online platforms. Juan considered staying indoors not merely a necessity but as her contribution to society’s collective well-being, embracing the power of art and technology to remain engaged and mentally active.
This story exemplifies the strength found in the rhythmic loops of knitting needles and the communal commitment to safety that unites us in times of crisis. Join us in celebrating Juan’s creative spirit, which shows that even the quiet act of knitting can be a profound force for personal fulfillment and societal care.
Re-storying Community: Arts-based Digital Storytelling for Community Inquiry
This research seeks to explore the role of community as a space of knowledge production and how youth help create this space as an integral part of global post-pandemic recovery.
Storied Lives: A Study of COVID-19 on Seniors and Their Community Support Services
(SSHRC Partnership Engage Grant COVID-19 Special Initiative)
English subtitles and Chinese captions available
Principal Investigator: Dr. Ching-Chiu Lin
Produced by: Annie Hung
Supported by: Simon Fraser University
This video series is based on research supported by the Government of Canada's New Frontiers in Research Fund (NFRF).
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