Mathery
Photograph: Mathery01Cover your mouth when you cough. Be sure to use your own appendages, though.
Photograph: Mathery02Just like the rest of us, Mathery is cooped up in their apartment, working from home.
Photograph: Mathery03The duo wants to remind you not to touch your face. “Imagine having pins all over your hands,” they say.
Photograph: Mathery04“No matter how modern and good the health system of a country is, doctors still have to deal with an incredible number of sick people,” Mathery say. “We can all do our part by not spreading the virus.”
Photograph: Mathery05“We know how hard this is going to be whether you live in a remote village or in a big city like New York,” Mathery say. “We need to maintain physical distance from other people. Washing our hands is not enough.”
Photograph: Mathery06“In this moment we need to avoid contact with as many people as possible,” Mathery say.
Photograph: Mathery07What would this pandemic be without videoconferencing?
Photograph: Mathery08“Panic buying is understandable, but it can disrupt the supply chain,” Mathery say. “There is no need to stock a huge amount of toilet paper. One roll can go a long way\!”
Photograph: Mathery09A collection of props that Mathery made. Think of them as souvenirs to remember this period by.
Photograph: Mathery10You’ve heard of slow cooking. Mathery wants to introduce you to *really* slow cooking.
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