They Said What?
The Pandemic Art has received a variety of testimonies and reviews thus far, with a range of perspectives and reactions. They have praised the powerful themes, creative interpretations, and thought-provoking messages presented in the artwork. They appreciate the honesty and authenticity that the artists brought to the art. The pandemic art seems to be creating an emotional response in its spectators, generating conversation and dialogue about the pandemic, its effects, and its significance. Comments have been pouring in from people of various ages who were selected to critique the masterpiece.
"Why is he crying?" asked Joe Spencer, 4, a preschooler from Adelaide Australia assuming "Pandemic" is a boy.
"I'm sure there's got to be some kind of meaning behind its facial expression," said Jim from Greensboro NC U.S.A.
“I would say it is walking on the world map because it is trying to spread the jams," said Akin, 17, a senior at Leesville high school Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.A.
“Who would have thought a beautiful art could come out of an ugly virus that still rains havoc on humanity? But somehow our Dad Dr. Olatoye was able to vividly design a sculpture that freezes the pandemic in our collective memory with another Pandemic, only the latter is a masterpiece. This is truly the best pandemic-inspired art. Call me biased, however, this is truly a beautiful work of art, don't you think? _____Joshua Cozart Olatoye (North Carolina U.S.A.)
Nice work and a great effort. What you did is beautiful, it expresses many things. Pandemic is a beautiful work of art that expresses a lot of what we live in this world today. Its is an excellent creation _Yully (Barranquilla Colombia)
Dr. Mathew Knowles called "Pandemic" "AMAZING"!!! (Texas U.S.A.)
Dr. Victor Oladokun calls "Pandemic" Brilliant !!! (Senior Advisor to the President / Communication & Stakeholder Engagement African Development Bank)
Great concept and Idea!!! ___Talal Al Murad (Director - Al Murad Group, Dubai, United Arab Emirates)
Laureate Professor Peter C. Doherty
Professor of Immunology
University of Melbourne at Doherty Institute (Melbourne Australia.)
(Nobel Prize winner for the discoveries about transplantation and “killer” T cell-mediated immunity, an understanding of cancer treatment)
Dr. Kim Feng
Art Historian, Artist & Art Exhibitor (Beijing China)
The artwork titled "Pandemic" by Dr. Victor Olatoye uses bronze, copper, and scrap metal to create an 8.5 ft by 4.5 ft sculpture that explores the themes of isolation, fear, loss, suffering, and resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The medium of the artwork, along with its title, is a testament to the transformative impact of the pandemic on the physical and emotional landscape of humanity. The use of repurposed materials is a symbol of the creativity and resourcefulness of humanity in the face of adversity. The piece also highlights the essential role played by medical and healthcare professionals in the The sculpture invokes emotions of resilience, hope, perseverance and compassion. It is a moving reminder of the collective experience of society during the pandemic. The work is a visual testament to the fortitude and strength of humanity, and the importance of unity and collaboration in overcoming challenges. Overall, "Pandemic" is a poignant and powerful artwork that holds significance for many individual as a representation of the struggles and solidarity experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas U.S.A.
Professor of Art History/Art Critic
Austin - Texas, U.S.A
Editor
Art of Play Magazine - Colorado U.S.A
Art Historian
National Museum .New Delhi . India
Art Lecturer
Eastern Cape . South Africa
Exhibition Manager
Houston Texas . U.S.A.
Dr. Anthony Bannon
Art & Culture Critic
New York, U.S.A
Tom Sanders
Professor
Savannah, Georgia, U.S.
A multi-layered powerful sculpture representing the heartache of Covid frozen in time.
We will not want to remember covid and of course, we can't forget our past,
"Pandemic" by Dr. Victor Olatoye reminds us of the most challenging times of our generation.
Kunle Filani
Art Critic & Historian
Lagos, Nigeria
Thank you for seeking my opinion on the iconic sculpture PANDEMIC.
In my opinion, it is unique and conceptual. Despite the seeming abstraction, there are sufficient representational images and popular modern icons that make the sculpture a narrative success.
The roundness of the pedestal leads the viewer through the kinetics of the legs into the epicenter of the pandemic. The resultant dynamic activities to checkmate the spread and provide quick vaccines for the prevention of covid 19 found vivid expression in the collage of sculpted images, forms, and motifs that celebrate human resolve to conquer his environment.
The combination of the display of rare medical ethics and robust sociopolitical advocacy during the months of trials seems to be suggested by each of the two dominant figures conceptually welded to the central mass bearing the ensembles of pains and gains. This is my immediate reaction to the inspiring work. Congratulations !!!
David George PhD
Greek & Roman Archeology
Alexandria - Egypt
Aristotelis Armaos
Artist/Sculpture
Athens Greece
Prof. Art History
Art Critic at
The Art Newspaper
Athens, Greece
Oh Pandemic is great my friend! And I think that is very close to the concept of Cecilia Alemani, curator of 59th Venice Biennale.. I mean it's neosurrealistic! Congrats!
Judge- Crowning Art
Riyadh Saudi Arabia
Art Critic, Writer & Curator
Worcester City, United Kingdom
Athens, Greece
Thank for sharing your work!
It is looks very interesting and it looks as if you have invested hours of thinking and work too.
Co-Founder
East African Records
Kampala- Uganda
Payam Parish
Gallery Director
Australia
Michael Shanklin
Executive Museum Director