Quarantine in my Unwashed Blanket

Quarantine in my Unwashed Blanket A Visual Reflection of Covid-19 Quarantine Illustrated by : Leen Homsi

Copyright Š 2020 by Leen Homsi Illustration DES335, Second Semester 19-20 Supervisor :Tasneem Alomari Design and Visual Communications Department SABE, GJU All rights reserved.

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Quarantine in my Unwashed Blanket A Visual Reflection of Covid-19 Quarantine Illustrated by : Leen Homsi

Table of Contents Week 1 . Days 1-7 The covid-19 pattern ................................................................................................................................ 7 If i had a free day ..................................................................................................................................... 9 Social distancing ....................................................................................................................................... 11 My hot drink recipe ............................................................................................................................... 13 Running away ........................................................................................................................................... 15 Missing the most .................................................................................................................................... 17 My favorite snack ................................................................................................................................... 19

Week 2 . Days 8-14 The lockdown ............................................................................................................................................ 21 Socializing ................................................................................................................................................ 23 My favorite book ................................................................................................................................... 25 My favorite spot .................................................................................................................................... 27 The corona virus test ............................................................................................................................ 29 The daily news ......................................................................................................................................... 31 My self portrait ..................................................................................................................................... 33

Introduction this journal is a keeper to the quarantine memories; and although writing and visualizing the experience to share with others was tough, it resulted in an amazing documentation that i am grateful for. my visuals, as simple as they are, are sketches of what i was actually going through in a boring but useful surrounding. my blanket is that iconic symbol of this pandemic as it went 2 weeks unwashed, worn and torn, surviving and living this experience with me. this is a very personal journal in which i took 10 mins out of my day to illustrate just so my grandchildren would see what their grandma went through in the year 2020 and how she coped with it by seeing the one positive in all the negativity around. to all those out there flipping through the journey page by page, remember those were the days my friend, we thought they’d never end... but they actually did.

24.3 - day 1 The Covid-19 Pattern home doesnt feel so strange anymore as its been a week since i left it. my blanket and i have been cuddled up visiting all the different rooms in this house. and this is why the pattern of this blanket is my covid icon.

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25.3- day 2 If I had a Free Day birds chirping, waves colliding and the feel of wet sand beneath my feet, that’s what i miss the most. If i had that day, i would spend it on the beach enjoying the free air, just me and my hat.

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26.3 - day 3 Social Distancing distance is against my nature, but for the safety of my loved ones and the people out there, i will definitely make sure the safety measures are being taken into account by keeping my distance.

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27.3 - day4 My Hot Drink Recipe this blueberry drink is a potion of calmness. two times a day and you wont get enough. its simply made from a handful of berries, a slice of lemon, mint leaves, one tbp ofHoney and loads and loads of love.

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28.3 - day 5 Running Away every moment i feel like escaping, i watch a movie on netflix. it is where i travel to spain, fall in love, and rob a bank all from my bed. it is where i live a life free of quarantine, my escape plan.

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29.3- day 6 Missing the Most aside from missing my family, i miss my wheels. i miss the feeling of driving wherever whenever and just simply hearing the engine of my car roar in the neighbourhood and on the streets of amman.

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30.3 - day 7 My Favorite Snack i’ve always been a fan of avocaods, but never to this extent. in this quarantine i eat about 3-4 avocados per week with anything i find in front of me; toasts, eggs, salmons or simply just butter. yum!

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31.3 - day 8 The Lockdown this blanket has been my quarantine buddy from the very start and this is why it is also my symbol of lockdown. being cudded up in it reminds me of a comfortable cozy colorful cage.

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1.4 - day 9 Socializing i miss talking to people from near distance or just simply seeing them face to facae and not from a window, however, i know that the only socializing i will be getting is from my reflection in the mirror.

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2.4 - day 10 My Favorite Book “ Start with why� thats the book ive been obsessing over and rereading through this pandemic. its about knowing why to start before knowing the how because this is what will keep you going.

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3.4 - day 11 My Favorite Spot missing the sound of the gas car, the cotton candy man’s instrument and the yelling of kids on streets, I spend at least an hour a day staring and reminicing the days i used to think those sounds were annoying.

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4.4 - day 12 The Corona VirusTest the ultimate covid-19 test that decides if you could be left alone with food or not. most of us have gained wight during this qurantine, especially me, although im not complaining about it.

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5.4 - day 13 The Daily News daily, i watch almamlaka tv, waiting to be released and each day we recieve the same news; the virus is spreading but with steady rates, today we had 2-14 cases but again the sun will shine tomorrow.

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6.4 - day 14 My Self-Portrait this is me these days, my hair tied up in a messy bun, my face covered in a mask all day long and bored to hell and back. home, on the streets or just simply in my car... i look the same.

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Format : Portrait Software : adobe illustrator Size : 21.5cm x 27cm Tools: digital Colors : red, blue, black and white Visual theme and Style : minimalistic sketches on a notebook background

About the Author the Author eats, sleeps and breathes the world of design. she is a designer by day, a heavy sleeper by night and a full time eater.The 19 year old jordanian takes pleasure in traveling the world, trying new food and simply just being happy. her hobbies include netflix, hitting the gym, hanging out with friends and not wasting any second of her life. the author has a strong belief that anything is possible except finishing this semester.

Design and Visual Communication Department SABE , GJU