Praying Washing Hands
Creator
Federico Archuleta
Rights Holder
@el_federico
Title
Praying Washing Hands
Coverage
Laredo
Spatial Coverage
Texas
Temporal Coverage
United States
Date
2020-05-15
Format
stencils
Extent
2
Subject
prayer; spirituality; hand washing
Contributor
Posted on the artist's Instagram @el_federico
Source
From the artist's Instagram: "el_federico
So... I drove down to Laredo yesterday, and as I strolled through San Augustin Plaza, I noticed that the San Augustin Cathedral was being remodeled. Aaand I couldn’t help myself! ( I used the under construction sign as cover! ) apologies to Bishop James Anthony Tamayo, but it’s better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission!#prayingwashinghands #prayinghands #covid19graffiti #coronavirusgraffiti #covid19art #coronavirusart #laredostreetart #laredograffiti #missionwithoutpermission #federicostencil #graffitiwestern #austinartist #prayerinaction"
So... I drove down to Laredo yesterday, and as I strolled through San Augustin Plaza, I noticed that the San Augustin Cathedral was being remodeled. Aaand I couldn’t help myself! ( I used the under construction sign as cover! ) apologies to Bishop James Anthony Tamayo, but it’s better to ask forgiveness than to ask permission!#prayingwashinghands #prayinghands #covid19graffiti #coronavirusgraffiti #covid19art #coronavirusart #laredostreetart #laredograffiti #missionwithoutpermission #federicostencil #graffitiwestern #austinartist #prayerinaction"
Description
Hands folding in prayer, evoking Christian imagery. Soap bubbles and water are visible on the figure's hands, transforming prayer into hand washing. In the context of President Trump's declaration that a "miracle" will come, this image reminds us that hand washing is a scientifically proven way to kill the virus.
Relation
HS
Publisher
Dr. Heather Shirey
Rights
@el_federico
Type
Still Image
Identifier
UAM-C19_0296
Files
Collection
Citation
Federico Archuleta, “Praying Washing Hands,” Urban Art Mapping: Covid-19 Street Art , accessed February 24, 2021, https://covid19streetart.omeka.net/items/show/298.