CBC - “5 Stages of COVID-19”

"It's like the five stages of grief: denial, anger, bargaining and then depression and then finally acceptance," he said. "You can see those stages happening with people, too."

Okamura is known for his paintings that often depict Black Americans with themes of social justice, representation and racial equality. Time Magazine used his painting of Toni Morrison in March's 100 Women of the Year project. In Edmonton, he is represented by the Peter Robertson Gallery.

In all, Okamura was laid low by the disease for more than two months. His studio, filled with 30-odd unfinished paintings, speaks to its lingering effects, he said… read the full article here