The incredible perseverance of the NHS staff and other frontline workers has inspired the nation. We have adopted the rainbow, a symbol of hope, to represent both our support for key workers and the hope we have for a brighter time ahead.
With the majority of people self-isolating, working from home, or furloughed, the best thing we can do to stop the spread of the virus is to stay home. For many households, this includes educating and entertaining children - art is a wonderful creative outlet. Families all over the country have displayed pictures of rainbows in their windows. This show of solidarity is another way we can support each other - when we go for a walk around our neighbourhoods, we can see these rainbows and be reminded that there will come an end to the lockdown. We can be reminded that we are social distancing for the benefit of families, the vulnerable, and the elderly. We can boost morale in the community, encouraging those struggling with ill mental health through these difficult times. We can still be there for each other.
Some of these photographs are ones I took while walking around my neighbourhood. Others were sent to me by people all over Cornwall, keen to share their rainbows. I reached out on Facebook for other people's input, and they did not disappoint.
I learned that people aren't just drawing rainbows, but that there are weekly themes for people to create images. We have had flowers, outer space, and now animals. This is a fantastic way to bring communities together, encourage creativity, and support families with young children. All of these images are being collated with the hashtag #frommywindow
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