From My Heart To Yours Painting

‘Educators have to go by themselves, establish inner peace, self-educate for peace, change their thinking, their outlook on life and then become the right person..to educate the young generation for peace’ (quote from a teacher in Bosnia Herzegovina). Inspired by research on young people in former Yugoslavia, this series of artwork aims to tell children's stories as they navigate the segregated education system and attempt to make sense of the legacy of conflict and tensions that surround them. This piece recognises the huge responsibility that teachers hold. However, Bosnian educators have also lived through conflict and bear the same scars as everyone else. Therefore, to be able to positively influence their students they must first heal their own minds and attitudes. Drawing on influences from traditional Balkan designs, the artwork presents a juxtaposition between contemporary themes and ancient, folk-like symbols. This piece combines the traditional symbols for a goddess and for masculine power to create the teacher’s outline. Within this shape dwells the numerous hearts and minds for which they are responsible. This visually stunning and thought-provoking piece of art celebrates the rich folk heritage of the Balkans whilst encouraging us to dream and build a better and more peaceful future.

Painting:Acrylic on Pressed Cardboard

Original:One-of-a-kind Artwork

Size:24.4 W x 30.7 H x 1.2 D in

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