“Echoes of Trauma in Woolwich Riverside”

Acrylic, 2021, Sumaty Priscila Hernandez-Farina

The haunting silhouette of the skyline against the backdrop of a fiery sunset paints a poignant picture of the collective distress endured during the pandemic.

In the context of lockdown measures, these ominous aircrafts symbolised an overwhelming and ever-present surveillance, propagating a palpable atmosphere of paranoia.
The image evokes the enduring trauma accumulated during this period, shedding light on the silent suffering of individuals confined within the confines of Woolwich Riverside.