COVID Blotter

Description and story

The “COVID” blotter sheet is a striking cultural time capsule, capturing one of the most defining global events of the 21st century. The red-and-blue virus motif instantly recalls the imagery that flooded media and everyday life during the COVID-19 pandemic, which began in late 2019 and reshaped the world in ways no one could have predicted. Lockdowns, masks, vaccines, and social distancing became universal experiences, marking an era of both fear and resilience.
By translating this microscopic pathogen into pop-art style, the design highlights how even a virus became an unavoidable cultural icon, representing disruption, uncertainty, but also the shared struggle of humanity. The repeating pattern of viral shapes mirrors the spread of the pandemic itself, while the bold colors keep the design visually engaging rather than somber.
Collectors value the COVID sheet as a reminder of how blotter art often responds directly to world events. It symbolizes not only a dark chapter of history but also the strange way in which crisis and creativity intertwine, turning even hardship into lasting visual culture.

Dimensions

Blotter size: 185 x 185 mm

Tab grid: 20 x 20 tabs (400 tabs total)

Tab size: 9,25 x 9,25 mm

Black cardstock paper size: 210 x 297 mm

Materials

Printed and perforated blotter paper.

The blotter is made of 180 g/m2 matt white paper.

The black cardstock is made of 220 g/m2 paper.

Packings

Simple packing: The blotter is placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Delux packing: The blotter is mounted onto an A4-sized black photo board using transparent photo corner stickers and placed into a BOPP celophane sleeve with hanging hole.

Shipping

Blotters are shipped in envelopes with two protective cardboard stiffeners. Larger orders are shipped in rigid cardboard envelopes or boxes.

Shipping methods, delivery times, and fees can be found in the Shipping section.

VAT

All prices include 27% VAT.

Safety & Legality

Do not eat it! The product is not intended for internal use.

The product does not contain any active ingredients.

The product is for decorative and collectible purposes only.