paint on canvas; 16.5×11.5”
“My drawing shows how the world might appear to children who are born into it, as every child is born with hope and expectation but does not know the reality of the world. Through a mirror, I reveal this reality to the child. From the top of a tree, everything can be seen clearly, and the tree itself stands without discrimination, offering fruits, shade, and peace equally to all. In the same way, justice must be given to everyone without bias, because peace can exist only where justice is present. The dove holding a hidden knife symbolises that peace needs justice for protection. We should not blindly believe what we see, hear, or say, as only proper inquiry leads to truth. The three human figures in white, green, and blue represent a heaven that is pure, peaceful, and harmonious.”
Artist Bio: M.Dhuvin Sri is a Grade 10 student at Pudukottai District Government Model School, Chennai.