Featured in the 'Hold Still - A portrait of our nation 2020' exhibition
Picture: Arnhel De Serra
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One Putney postman has been bringing smiles to residents' faces over the Covid-19 pandemic with his choice of route companion; from T-Rex to Duck and a Cockerel. Richard can now be found in the National Portrait Gallery exhibition 'Hold Still - A portrait of our nation 2020'.
The picture taken by Arnhel de Serra is one of just 100 final images chosen for the nationwide project launched in May 2020 to create a unique collective portrait of the UK during lockdown.
According to the National Portrait Gallery the "final 100 present a unique and highly personal record of this extraordinary period in our history. From virtual birthday parties, handmade rainbows and community clapping to brave NHS staff, resilient keyworkers and people dealing with illness, isolation and loss. The images convey humour and grief, creativity and kindness, tragedy and hope – expressing and exploring both our shared and individual experiences".
Arnhel de Serra told the project: "Given the doomsday scenario that the media were portraying in the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, I felt very strongly that here was a man who had something deeply personal and positive to offer his community. Is it an earth shattering news story? Probably not. As a human interest story however, I feel that his generosity of spirit should be celebrated, and I am delighted that he will be part of this very important project.
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September 18, 2020
