Save Darfur with Art

Leah C.

May 16, 2010 - 8:00 PM

I just finished a drawing for an art auction hosted by the University of Oregon Amnesty International Chapter. Scheduled for May 22nd, the event is to help raise money for victims of the genocide in Darfur. I am not too familiar with this group, but one of their goals is to raise awareness regarding international human rights issues. I was approached by Karissa, who I know through a mutual friend to make a piece. This happened probably a month ago, and I kept pushing my work back further and further. I ended up not having enough time, which was bad on my part. I wanted to make something spectacular. A painting or sculpture perhaps. My creative juices were flowing, but unfortunately I never got around to initiating them.

Even though the artworks could be of any theme, I thought it would be really great if I did something that related to the people and culture of Darfur. The purpose of the auction is to support a specific cause, and a lasting memory of the specific area that the donor chose to help would've been perfect. Unfortunately it slipped my mind for awhile, and had to pull something together tonight. I drew a picture of two cranes, an important symbol for peace and longevity. I thought that this would also be appropriate for the idea behind the auction. The drawing was done with an ink pen and a red ballpoint pen. Yup! the kind of pen that a teacher would use to grade papers :)

Ever since I majored in digital arts, I left all my fine arts supplies at home. I made use with what I had in my room and drew something that I enjoyed. Hopefully a bidder will find interest in my piece. I wish I started a little bit earlier today, so that I could actually plan out the composition, but I'm at a point where I really am at the end of the time line. Lesson learned.