MAX ROHR

Isolation Paradise, 2022

Most West Australians were able to enjoy everyday activities during the Covid-19 pandemic. Being the most isolated city in the world, Perth did not suffer nor fear the virus in the same way it devastated the rest of the world. This freedom was a magnet to many and the inspiration for this artwork. Playing with the illusion between photography and painting, this artwork depicts the “new normal” of our lives. I wanted to create a scene that was energetic and fun, reflecting my peers in the context of the pandemic, as we stayed happily trapped in our Isolation Paradise.