Somewhere over the rainbow
I have finally been able to get the art work that Mike sent home scanned and into electronic format. The pictures contained in the album are works of art that the Iraqi children drew as a “thank you” to all of those who contributed to the Operation School School Supply drive last year.
My first inclination as an MSW with a background in children’s mental health was to look at the pictures with an evaluative eye. It won’t take you long to see the positive images that I picked up on right away. I see smiling sun shines, lots of color, and even rainbow colored helicopters.
I thoroughly enjoyed looking through their artwork and appreciating their talent. I will have Mr. Hooah! write a “Cliff Notes” version for you of Art History and Islam. It will help you better understand some of the perspectives in the drawings. Also, look for the picture with an Army vehicle (maybe a Humvee?) and a Stryker — on the same road with a Donkey Cart. Of course the sun is smiling in that picture too.
These pictures will be ready to ship to their rightful recipients in the next few days.
So, with no further ado, here are a few pictures and a link to the album (they are on the picture page tabbed at the top as well).
Priceless Claire. Thanks you…
They are all wonderful but my favorite is still the one with the TV antennna on top of the house.
Despite their surroundings, these kids show optimism, creativity, and the dreams of a child’s world no matter where that world is.
Thank you for sharing. These brightened my day. It is wonderful to see that despite all that has happened over there they still are just kids with a wonderful imagination and optimism.
Great pictures! I love the innocence of the artwork…flowers, fruit, birds, happy homes…
Lovely!