With the G8 being held in our backyard we have been trying to take in all the events that are taking place as a result. A call was put out to artists around the world a few months (perhaps longer) ago, for original postcards to be sent in that share a message the artist wants to express to the G8 leaders. The postcard could be done in any medium, on any topic that the individual felt was important, the only requirement was the size.
A local gallery displayed the collection, which were made from material, birch bark, recycled material, leather to name a few. The art wasn't limited too, but included quilting, photographs, pencil drawing, water colour, oil painting, embroidery, collage. The messages for humane fishing, community focus, peace, fair trade, women's rights, embracing nature, ending hunger, the waste of money on the G8 were among many. The diversity represented was fabulous, not to mention the high quality of art.
A local gallery displayed the collection, which were made from material, birch bark, recycled material, leather to name a few. The art wasn't limited too, but included quilting, photographs, pencil drawing, water colour, oil painting, embroidery, collage. The messages for humane fishing, community focus, peace, fair trade, women's rights, embracing nature, ending hunger, the waste of money on the G8 were among many. The diversity represented was fabulous, not to mention the high quality of art.
Another display that came to the community was one that focused specifically on peace through children. The local Buddhist community worked with the national Buddhist community to bring the large screens to the library for people to enjoy. The large material display touched on the components of peace, the difference between peace and its absence. Examples of children around the globe working towards peace were highlighted, empowering the reader to make another step to make a difference.
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