Phoebe Young

ennui
​/än’wē/

noun

A feeling of listlessness and dissatisfaction arising from a lack of occupation or excitement
synonyms: boredom, tedium, lethargy, weariness

In light of the pandemic my work this year has been heavily influenced by the news and the impact that Covid has had on us as people. It spans a multitude of mediums, including digital drawings, illustrations and screen prints. I have been exploring the subject of boredom in my most recent work, which is a theme that has naturally developed through speaking to people in my neighbourhood and learning of their experiences during the various lockdowns. I wanted to create art that represented the feeling of isolation which was one of the few things that united us during such unique times.