Exhibition Concept Statement:
Wellness is often described as a dynamic relationship between mind, body, and spirit. In the era of COVID-19, we are also confronting additional layers of social and biological entanglement that contribute to our collective sense of health and safety. Picturing “wellness” takes on many forms, and often exists in tension changing bodies: growing, confronting illness, or adapting to change. This exhibition salutes Lehigh University’s new College of Health, and asks the question, what might it look like to be well?
During these troubling times many people feel crippled by Covid. Despite these setbacks we have found ways to keep busy indoors and to persevere. The same applies for this amputee in Kabul. He tragically stepped on a land mine and lost his leg. Despite losing his leg, he continued to stay positive and is now playing soccer. This image shows the power of positivity and perseverance – something that has been very relevant in the pandemic.