Thursday, 20 May 2021, 7:04 am
Exhibiting their artistic talents, politicians and
leaders across New Zealand have put up their hands to raise
awareness of people living with chronic illnesses. On the
24th of May, an artistic installation called “Unmasking
IBD” will be unveiled at the Grand Hall of Parliament,
representing the masks that people with chronic diseases
like Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis wear to hide
their illnesses in everyday life. The installation will
travel throughout the country during
2021-2022.
Prominent New Zealanders are creating
doodles and drawings, empathising with those behind the
masks. These doodles will be exhibited as a key part of an