Man uses art to help fight pandemic

Left: “Shou Hu”

Below: “2022.04.01”

Fu Yongkang carves ¡°Jie Feng¡± which means the lockdown is lifted. ¡ª All photos by Zhang Sichun

¡°Volunteer XX¡±

¡°As COVID-19 goes, spring comes¡±

Yu Hong

Jiading resident Fu Yongkang, who has witnessed the power of hand in hand among people in Shanghai, has created five woodcuts.

As a woodcut artist, Fu observed every volunteer at the nucleic acid testing area when he left his home to take the test. Although he couldn¡¯t clearly see their faces under the protective suits, he saw the resolve and confidence through their eyes.

¡°So I¡¯m determined to make a contribution to the fight against COVID-19 as an artist,¡± he said.

One piece called ¡°Shou Hu,¡± which means ¡°protecting Shanghai¡± in Chinese, uses hands as the main element.

¡°This piece pays respect and gratitude to those who fight on the front line, including volunteers, medical workers and community staff who shelter us through their strength,¡± Fu said.

Woodcutting is a delicate art that requires patience, so the artist has to be careful to avoid any mistakes.

¡°The work is wasted with a tiny mistake, the same as COVID-19 prevention and control. I believe victory is in the air,¡± he said.