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A collection of eight tribute posters for patients who were hospitalized with COVID-19. Each poster has a different background, words, and imagery to describe who it was made for. From left to right:
A black poster with the outline of a white hand in the middle. The name “Sybil” decorates the top in white blocky lettering. Decorating the poster are various words and phrases: “loves her cat”, “strong willed”, “independant”, “curious”, “wise”, “shy”, “nice smile”, “country music”, “all about learning”, “flannel & denim”, “loves animals, nature, disco dancing, thrift shops, cooking, antiques” all in white lettering. Smaller symbols like a sun, sea horse, and leaf add to the poster’s background.
A white poster with a blue and orange floral background. The name “Ernesto” decorates the top in blue lettering shadowed by red, on top of a dotted green background. Underneath the name are various words and phrases: “music”, “spanish oldies”, “entrepreneur”, “industrious”, “good at plumbing” in a colorful, calligraphy font. At the bottom of the poster are the words “honey Buns” in blue, a drawing of the dessert to the right of it, and a pudding cup with a spoon sticking out of it, the words “chocolate puddin” in red across the cup; a red heart is above the drawing to the right.
A red poster with black nature symbols–rabbits, leaves, and vines–bordering and decorating it. The name “Leo” adorns the top in gray and black dotted lettering. To the center right is the silhouette of someone on a motorcycle, the bike slightly lifted in the air. Underneath the name are various words and phrases: “dedicated husband to Anna”, “determined”, “physician”, “strong guy”, and “beloved father to Tim & Maria” in black and gray fonts.
A rainbow poster with an illustration of Jesus in the middle. The name “Charlotte” is on the top in a white and blue border with two black hearts on either side. Throughout the poster are the phrases; “beloved mother”, “grandmother”, “loves to play with her grandchildren”, “great faith”, “cherished”, “beautiful colorful person”, “loves to cook, sing”, “loves to dress up in matching outfits”, “compassionate”, and “son is a pastor, can quote the bible” in white fonts. Small white symbols decorate the background.
A purple poster with blue borders. In an outlined white circle in the center is a blue horse. The name “Mary” is at the top with three dots on each side. Throughout the poster are the phrases: “creative”, “cherished”, “compassionate”, “loves music”, “artist”, “empathetic”, “perfect pitch”, “loves her dogs”, ”toughshell”, “large hearted”, “choir singer”, “communicator, writer, digital media”, “happiest working in the barn”, and “not afraid of getting dirty” in white fonts.
A blue and yellow poster with the colors arranged in a sunburst. In the center is an illustration of the superhero Wolverine. The name “Tim” is written boldly across the top in black. Underneath are the phrases: “strong”, “brave”, “fun!”, “one of one”, “my little grunt –from dad”, “we don’t need to worry”, “cheerful”, “engaging”, “great smile”, and “loves: nikes, basketball, parties, hockey, cats, shooting guns, sharks, baseball, turtle, video games, comics” in black and gray fonts.
A blue poster with a black and white border. In the center are two dogs outlined in black. The name “Julian” is written across the top in white. White stars decorate the poster. Throughout are the phrases: “loves his family”, “loves animals”, “kind to everyone”, “beloved son, devoted husband, father, brother, step-father”, “loves: salsa, african drumming, steak and potatoes”, “spiritual priest”, and “compassionate” in white and black fonts.
A red poster with black leafy details. The name “Juan” is at the top and in the center is an acoustic guitar in black. Underneath are the phrases: "Dominican Republic”, “husband”, “beloved father”, “grandfather”, “a quiet peaceful man”, “lots of friends”, and “loves beach, picnic, guitar music” in black fonts.