Life in Lockdown Illustrations

  • Lila Bernstein-Newman

A collection of illustrations on old tins and bottles created during the Covid-19 Lockdowns in the UK.

Untitled Tin
At this point I was applying for jobs, hearing about staying 1 metre (not 2 yet!) away from others, fretting about my blood sugar (I have Type 1 Diabetes) and practicing Sar Jang for Taekwondo class.
Enamel paint on tin.
Untitled Bottle

During the Lockdown, we began placing the ends of our spring onions in water so they would regrow.
Enamel paint on tin.
Untitled Tin

The stress of living with Type 1 diabetes during a pandemic, as well as the dirupted routine, was having an effect on my blood glucose levels.
Enamel paint on tin.
Untitled Tin

My Taekwondo classes had moved online, they kept me in a routine and in touch with friends.
Enamel paint on tin.