The 2006 artists relate their work to the Search For Peace.
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Name of artwork from the 2006 exhibit - followed by the artist's words on Peace.
Peace - Wood carving of the artist’s hand holding the Dove of Peace: The Search for Peace must begin within each individual.
The Gleaners: To have peace and justice in our world we can’t ignore the working and living conditions of those marginalized in our society. We must be generous throughout the world and help the poorest of the poor.
Virtues: By living these virtues you get peace.
Grandmother’s Love: Peace begins at home through the teaching of loving parents and grandparents.
I Have A Dream: Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of peace between all races.
Our Lady of Guadalupe: Our Lady of Guadalupe brought the message of hope and peace to the poor Aztec people.
Let Your Light Shine: The rainbow is the sign of hope after the destruction of the great flood in Genesis. After the beatitudes (Blessed are the peacemakers) Jesus says "Your light must shine before others."
Martin Luther King Jr. - Non-Violent Soul: Martin Luther King Jr. worked for peace through non-violence.
Fear Not Evil: The viewer must judge how our political choices relate to the teachings of Jesus. Are these impossible ideals?
Abono (fertilizer): Alimentation organico parasobrevivir - apoyo a la gente indigenaes importante por rescate la naturleza - hay paz en compartir la abundancia que Dios quiere para todos y todas. Translation: Organic nutrition for survival. Support to the indigenous people is important for recovering the environment. There is peace in sharing the abundance that God wants for all.
Dove mandala: It depicts rows of 12 doves, a symbol of peace, spreading out in all directions, wing-tip to wing-tip, spreading peace to all those who seek it. The message of the mandala is "May peace prevail on earth."
Lady Liberty: May we be known as a country searching for Peace for all mankind by this symbol and by our actions as we live out our lives here in America.
Camouflage Church: What part does the church play in war? Is the church hiding? Rising? Descending? Doesn’t it depend on the church members?
Path to Peace: In Hindu thinking, the lotus represents purity. It grows out of the mud, which is like chaos in the world. But the lotus radiates fragrance and beauty. We should learn from the lotus to live above the mud of chaos and give love and compassion to others.
World Peace: Shows all the different people in the world and pictures of things that mean peace to me. I put them all in the shape of a peace symbol.
He Is Risen: Jesus’ rising brought His peace to the earth.
Symbols of Peace: Beautiful things make me feel peaceful.
The Queen of Peace: honors Mary as our Queen of Peace.
Light the Lamp: Light the lamp of knowledge to remove the darkness of ignorance.