Memorializing the 521 Palestinian children killed in Gaza during Operation Protective Edge. Create a memorial in your community–details at afsc.org/Pinwheels
This month marks the 70th anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima. Artwork by survivor Junko Kayashige.
“I am a Hibakusha [A-Bomb witness/victim]. When I was six years old, the A-bomb was dropped. I saw the B-29 bomber above my head as was 1.3 kilometers (1 mile) from the epicenter. I lost my two older sisters, my grandparents, and many of my relatives. When I think about the current world we live in, I am afraid that there is no guarantee that the world’s nuclear arsenals will not be used. We cannot allow another Hiroshima or Nagasaki, not to mention any ore victims of nuclear testing.
The fervent wish of Hibakusha is to abolish all nuclear weapons. However, it is difficult to describe such feelings through my art work.
In 2006, I create a series of paintings within the them of “Deterioration”. I am all too aware of my own deterioration, and that nothing lasts forever. In 2008, with a series of paintings depicting large animal figures, I sought to express contradictions in our human society.
In 2009, my these was “deviated viewpoint.” I wanted to depict the foolishness of humans who attempt to solve problems with war and destruction.
In “Sustainability”, I depict the beautify of our blood which flows all around internally and sustains us. I am interested in my internal, inner, self.
All works are done on canvas with oil paints.”
Join us for PEACE AND PLANET, a mobilization to build a nuclear-free, peaceful, just and sustainable world. We’ll be gathering in NYC right before the Nuclear NonProliferation Treaty (NPT) review April 24-26. Details & full video at peaceandplanet.org
We’re excited to share our new children’s activity book! Download for free and share with the children (ages 4-10) in your life, and then hang the results up with string (there’s cut out holes in the template for you) to decorate your home or classroom as illustrated peace flags! afsc.org/celebrate
In the U.S. we mostly only hear negative stories about youth in Central America–here’s some positivity to uplift!
Photos from a new mural by our program in San Salvador, El Salvador.
In Ferguson, I am reminded of Palestine
Full article at http://afsc.org/friends/ferguson-i-am-reminded-palestine
“For over 66 years, mainstream America has maligned and dismissed Palestinians’ own accounts of our oppression. Now that the same kind of repression is being experienced at home, more and more black Americans see the connections and understand the Palestinian struggle. ”–Bassem Masri
