“The medical workers, in Chinese we call them ‘the angels in white’ — they are saving the human, saving us,” he told AFP.

“So I feel like I should create some light paintings to show respect for them.”

Since the virus first emerged late last year, at least 34 medical workers have died in China, according to official figures.

Wang also created a visual depiction of the virus, which has killed more than 40,000 around the world, using a neon green light.