Comics, sensemaking, and gutters: finding and losing the self in times of COVID-19

Fiona J. Stirling

doi:10.1007/978-981-16-8305-3_6

Comics, sensemaking, and gutters: finding and losing the self in times of COVID-19

Fiona J. Stirling

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Abstract

The COVID-19 pandemic which began in 2020 has caused people around the world to exist in a disorienting liminal space between the known and familiar of what has been, and the unknown of what will be. The writing in this chapter shifts between present thoughts and past experiences to illustrate how such disorientation manifests in the everyday, and how I’m rhythmically finding and losing my sense of self, my interpersonal connections, and my comprehension of the world—and reality—at large. I give specific focus to the potential of comics for sensemaking, the 8th prompt of the experiment, beginning with the run up to my engagement with the project before reflecting on the insights gained from taking part.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Massive/micro autoethnography
Subtitle of host publication	creative learning in COVID times
Editors	Daniel X. Harris, Mary Elizabeth Luka, Annette N. Markham
Place of Publication	Singapore
Publisher	Springer
Pages	99-112
Number of pages	14
ISBN (Electronic)	9789811683053
ISBN (Print)	9789811683046
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-16-8305-3_6
Publication status	Published - 26 Nov 2022

Publication series

Name	Studies in arts-based educational research (SABER)
Publisher	Springer
Volume	4
ISSN (Print)	2364-8376
ISSN (Electronic)	2364-8384

UN SDGs

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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

Keywords

Comics for sensemaking
Autoethnography
COVID-19
Liminality
Mental health

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Comics, sensemaking, and gutters: finding and losing the self in times of COVID-19. / Stirling, Fiona J.
Massive/micro autoethnography: creative learning in COVID times. ed. / Daniel X. Harris; Mary Elizabeth Luka; Annette N. Markham. Singapore: Springer, 2022. p. 99-112 (Studies in arts-based educational research (SABER); Vol. 4).

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Comics, sensemaking, and gutters: finding and losing the self in times of COVID-19

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