Photos: Children of Tucson take part in International Art Exhibit
The "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit is on display and includes the self-portraits of children as they depict themselves at the beginning of the pandemic. The exhibit is inside of the Worlds of Words: Center of Global Literacies and Literatures library at the University of Arizona College of Education building, Rm 453.
The exhibit was donated by the International Youth Library in Munich, Germany and features self-portraits submitted by children aged from 3 to 18 from all around the world. The IYL invited children to submit their art work and received over 800 self-portraits from 42 countries.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
Megan Foley, middle, brought her nephew, Sean and niece, Ruby to the "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit inside of the Worlds of Words: Center of Global Literacies and Literatures library.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
The walls are lined with self-portraits of children from all over the world and a recently published children's book about COVID-19 at the University of Arizona College of Education. The Worlds of Words library invited children draw themselves while surrounded by the work of others.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
One of the submitted art works from Udhara, a 13-year-old girl from Sri Lanka on display at the "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit. The drawing depicts a virus monster roaming around outside while her family stays inside wearing masks.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
The "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit has been on display since January 18 inside the Worlds of Words: Center of Global Literacies and Literatures library.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
Families walk the room, point to their favorite artworks and draw their own self-portraits at the "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
Ruby Foley draws herself with her favorite color, red, at the "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the Worlds of Words: Center of Global Literacies and Literatures library.
"Children Draw Themselves" exhibit at the U of A
Associate Director Rebecca Ballenger, right, and student worker Liam Arias discuss their favorite portraits before families arrive at the "Children Draw Themselves" exhibit.
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