This week's Diva challenge was to tangle a "Pinwheel for Peace." This was perhaps the most difficult challenge for me to complete, not for any artistic reasons, but because I am so heartbroken over the recent killings during all of the recent anti-American protests. All of that hatred directed towards an entire country because of the opinions of one of its citizens is unfathomable. I think DePeche Mode said it best in their song People are People, so I wrote the lyrics on the background of my piece.
the words are perfect. it's been a rough week for our country. i don't understand all the hate and i don't think i ever will. the teardrop in the center of your pinwheel breaks my heart -
ReplyDeleteThanks. I struggled for days debating whether I should even write a "political" post on my happy art blog. I spent hours drafting what I wanted to say and then remembered that song. {healing hug} going out to you.
DeleteYour teardrop brought tears to my eyes. Like you and Alice, I don't understand al the hate in this world. Not only towards USA, but so much more.
ReplyDeleteThat's why we (little people) should do all we can to spread peace, friendlyness and love aroud us. Then it can work as a snowball.
And ..... let's not forget, we also see a lot of good things/acts in the world.
Anne, you are right. There is a lot of good and beauty in the world. In spite of critics who say art should be realistic, I believe art should be pretty and spread joy. (The polar opposite of this piece.)
DeleteA lovely rendition of the challenge with just the perfect lyrics!
ReplyDeleteThis is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat tile! Love that you put the lyrics on the background!
ReplyDeleteBrilliant! What a great choice of songs, very creatively incorporated into your lovely pinwheel!
ReplyDeleteYou have done a great job of representing your feelings in word and in pinwheel! It is so sad that peace is not easier to obtain!
ReplyDeleteThanks. I will say that working on this piece has helped me work through these feelings. I agree with you, so sad.
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