Art

The Man With The Earth On His Back

My artwork shows the struggles of a migrant worker carrying the Earth on his back. As he walks the rain clouds water and fill the rows of soil with fruits and vegetables. The migrant worker carrying the Earth on his back resembles the hard work they push themselves to do everyday to make a living but they also play a role in keeping families fed with the food they produce. Even during the Covid-19 pandemic they pushed themselves to work to support their families. The migrant workers are vital for human life for they produce the fruits and vegetables humans need to live. Most migrant workers are overlooked and are paid very low wages when they are contributing to the earth and the people in an impactful way.

My Hopes of Peace

My submission tells my hopes for 2022. The idea was to visually show the world being fixed. In my drawing we see the world with a smile on his face as a mask starts to tear away. At the top the numbers 2022 are fixing and putting the world back together. I believe 2022 has a lot of potential to help everyone stay positive. During 2020 to 2021 I felt like Everything was falling apart with the pandemic and I’m hoping that in 2022 we can all be fixed and celebrate by spending time with our loved ones.

Hope to Hug

2021 was a year without hugs. It denied us of smiles, and it denied us the ability to personally connect with one another. This new year I hope to see hugs- and with it, happiness for myself, for my friends and family, and for my community. Hugs are warm and comforting- and I hope that soon, we are able to experience this without worry of illness or infection from the virus.

Embrace

“A single, overworked father contemplates his gratitude for his good fortune amid relentless uncertainty, as he whispers to his child: ‘Let compassion always guide you on your journey.’’’