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Once upon a time, The Digest used to publish an\u00a0annual art issue<\/a>\u00a0and it was always one of our favorites to work on\u2014simply because there\u2019s no shortage of local talent to show off. In the age of technology, and especially in the midst of self-isolation, art has become more than a medium for expression. It\u2019s a kind of therapy for both its creators and consumers, so powerful in fact that it has been shown to\u00a0combat depression during social distancing<\/a>.<\/p>\n Local arts and culture spaces such as\u00a0Mana Contemporary<\/a>\u00a0in Jersey City have changed their outreach to cater to those at home, focusing exclusively on their digital platform and offering an opportunity to follow along as their artists take over social media, host virtual workshops, etc. Elsewhere across the Internet, soothing and satisfying paint mixing videos and vibrant street art can provide a sense of optimism, or at the very least, a few minutes of escapism.<\/p>\n While I\u2019ve personally been trying to limit my screen time (outside of work), I\u2019ve also found myself interested in seeing what our own local art community has been up to. Here are some of The Digest\u2019s favorite Hudson County artists to follow on Instagram.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the full list of artists on thedigestonline.com<\/a><\/p>\n Follow Allison Green on Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.susaneleyfineart.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/04\/allison-green-the-digest-online.png\")
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