“Peace, Freedom and Hope” was created with relentless energy and passion in 2001 in an effort to uplift people´s spirit following the devastating experience of September 11. My compelling need to share a greater vision of extraordinary opportunities, offered for all of us to work together towards a better future, gave me the drive to find sponsorship from a major airline to manage the Mural´s travels and exhibits schedule. Under the direction of F. Podany, the Mural was eventually turned into a 50´ long billboard reading “Peace, freedom and Hope for the world” printed next to the picture. The strength of the piece takes root in the intensity and brilliance of the colors used on this large scale painting, as well as in its lyrical story line. It gives you a sense of power and greatness that precisely inspire peace, freedom and hope.

This 10´x15´ mural was uniquely composed with the intention of creating a visual field of connectedness, encouraging human kind to reflect and embrace one another´s culture in times of world confusion. It is a positive statement about meeting the challenge to rebuild a world of peace and unity; it also expresses the determination of the human spirit to triumph over tragedy.

Eight years later, that message has only gained in power as we are still trying to find our way through the struggles of restoring balance and stability in our world, our country, our community and even within our own homes.