Whatever people say I am: Locked Down?
That's what I'm not!
Degrees of Isolation
'Degrees of Isolation' follows the life of an English Literature student who is unable to return home during lockdown. During her isolation she turns to the work of George Orwell whose writing and words of wisdom provide comfort and guidance during these difficult times. With shops shut and no-one to talk to, she explores her immediate environment and finds solace in nature.
The themes in this comic are drawn from interviews with 100s of students since the first lockdown. Many were angry at being represented as irresponsible in the media when, conversely, they had been deprived of a traditional education and were unable to enjoy what should have been the best years of their life.
The commercialisation of higher education means that arts and humanities subjects are under systematic attack. The value of education is now defined by employment statistics and labour market outcomes. Therefore, this comic should also be seen as a love letter to literature and a reminder of the vital role the arts played for many of us during the Covid-19 pandemic.
