No More Monsters
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Our art exhibit showcases artwork created by children who experienced domestic violence. Many of the children no longer live in violent homes. To assist viewers in understanding the context of each piece, each child has provided an artist statement. Twenty-six children submitted over one hundred pieces of artwork for consideration in the exhibit. The selection process was difficult. But with outside assistance, we selected and now proudly present to the community our children’s art exhibit.
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- “This is the beach because the beach is the edge of the world, right?” Girl, age 10
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- “I painted a sunset because I like sunsets and because we used to see them all the time where we used to live.” Girl, age 8
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- “The land of hearts has a lot of love.” Girl, age 8
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- “This is a house where a family lives. Not everyone understands family but al long as they love you, it’s okay.” Boy, age 9
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- “I’m into fashion so I painted some great new clothes.” Girl, age 8
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- “Dolphins are really great.” Girl, age 10
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- “Half of this picture is day, half is night. I wish upon a star for what I want.” Girl, age 8
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- “Grape soda. Yum!” Girl, age 4
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- “I drew this because I’m hungry and I’m hot!” Girl, age 8
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- “This is a baby spider. No, a big spider with a baby fly.” Girl, age 4
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- “I’m just leaving the colors. I like blue for now.” Girl, age 4
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- “This is an African person. I drew it because it is creative and beautiful.” Girl, age 8
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- “Celebrate Easter. I don’t know why the egg is black.” Girl, age 10
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- “I love this birdie.” Boy, age 5
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- “I think this is fruit. She loves fruit.” Girl, age 1 and her mom
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- “The first step of Spring.” Girl, age 10
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- “I made this picture of my brothers because I like them. I cried when they left (after their visit).” Girl, age 10
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- “We just learned about these in school. Next we’re learning about reptiles.” Girl, age 8
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- No Artist Statement. Girl, age 8
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- “I don’t know what to say about this picture. I like it.” Girl, age 10
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- “I like jungles because they have lots of animals.” Girl, Age 8
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- “Saturn is my favorite planet.” Girl, age 10
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- “Pretty much I drew a purple pond and my counselor with an afro hairstyle.” Girl, age 8
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- “This is a spider web. A cobweb.” Girl
Blooming Kids
A Tribute honoring 17 children in Columbia and Montour counties who lost a parent or both parents to the crime of domestic violence (1997-2005).
