Art for Peace: Marawi City siege

in #drawing7 years ago

This art wishes to convey what the eyes and hearts of victims cannot verbally express. July 23, 2017 a City here was attacked and held hostage by extremists. Many innocent people were killed and beheaded.

I made this art for a national art competition (SIBOL national art competition) the theme was about this, the siege of Marawi City.
I am glad to be part of a national art community which decided to raise awareness on this. Hoping that it will be resolved.
We cannot ignore what will all affect us.
We must strive to attain peace and settle differences and live in the belief that there is one love between all of us.
I used colored pencils and colored ink pens.
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The first picture that i saw of this news was i saw a photo of a city burning in the night. Thats what i drew here.
Marawi city here in mindanao, philippines has a very high population of muslims.
Many people were devastated to hear such a thing took place. Many muslims and christians were killed alike.
The rebel group took over the city.
You can read about it online.

I hope for more peace and understanding for all of us.
So I say peace be with you today.
Love one another.

Have a great day to everyone at steemit.

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Vibrant colors but still sooo sad :(
So expressive eyes as usual. Congrats again and again @jacinta.sevilla

Thank you :) yes...sad.

Simply wow
The expressions stunning

i wanted to make it as expressive as i could. glad it shouts the message well. thank you :D

Your art work is beautiful. You convey so much emotion with your art. Upvoted and followed!

Thank you sometimes we need to take a closer look at emotions and feel compassion. Thank you so much! followed you! :D

Hola @jacinta.sevilla Buen post y buena labor. ¡Gracias por compartir!

hola. si gracias! mi dibujos es para la mujer y hijos y hijas en la guera. De nada. buen dia para ti. mi español es no bien. jejeje

beautiful artwork may god bless everyone from the cruelty and victimness 😢 may this world be in peace

thankyou my friend :D peace be with us all :D

Napakagandang sining!

maraming salamat po! mabuhay pilipinas!