The Plague Diaries - Robert Maltby

I am a trained artist, illustrator and writer who has found work difficult since leaving university, causing me to work in various warehouse positions since graduating. Since the start of this pandemic, I have been listed as an essential worker, and as such have been forced to continue employment despite worries about my safety, and the practicalities of travel to and from work being made infinitely more taxing.

Throughout this time I have continued to keep a series of, what I call, Plague Diaries, outlining more esoteric thoughts pertaining to this situation.

It goes to show some of what I feel about being an essential worker, my experiences, my role within society and the impact it has had on my creativity.

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Art and words by Robert Maltby

Robert Maltby is a Manchester based illustrator, artist, and writer. He graduated from Manchester School of Art in 2016 with a degree in Illustration and Animation. He creates comics, t-shirts, and artbooks in his spare time from his role as an essential worker.