The Dream Keepers by artist Kathryn Fincher available from Snow Goose Gallery.

 

"A painting inspired by the events of September 11, 2001. During the events of that day, I had no desire to paint. I watched and I mourned. But artists cannot dodge their creativity, their means of expression, or their responsibility to their talent. As a painter that is a voice for the children, I could not remain silent. My first ideas were the obvious ones, such as children holding flags or pledging their allegiance.

 

"However, it was the memory of painting a mural in our church that motivated me. I helped the children to paint the rainbow above Noah's Ark by using their handprints."The Dream Keepers" is inspired from this memory. This composition allowed me the opportunity to suggest a cross above the flag by using the shadows from the windows. The seven children-- Biblically the perfect number-- with different skin tones, represent the seven continents." - Kathryn Fincher.

 

Canvas and print released 2002.