Respect the Guardians who protect our planet from corona virus, 2021, mixed media, is a message of gratitude to healthcare workers around the world and aims to advocate for their safe working conditions, adequate training, pay and respect they deserve. As the COVID-19 pandemic brought societies and economies to their knees, Maheshika encourages us to rethink development more broadly and take our individual social responsibilities more seriously.
Maheshika Madushani is a student in chemistry, genetics and molecular biology from Sri Lanka. She wants to use her artistic talents to raise awareness of the critical situation of our societies during the COVID-19 pandemic.