Visual artist Leah Hewson getting creative to display her work

Visual artist Leah Hewson found several ways to get around the pandemic and show her art

In 2020, while so much could be translated to a virtual world and be brought online, the arts were virtually decimated. Galleries closed, gigs were banned, as were exhibitions, shows, and gatherings of any kind.

In an industry that survives on public attention, the inability to connect with an audience was fatal.