This Thursday, 21 September, is International Day of Peace.
Each year, Barry and I create flags for peace and hang them in the tree at the top of our driveway. We use the term 'flag' loosely and I create weather grams, and Barry hangs his copper peace doves.
We have hung all sorts of flags on the the trees and around the house over the years; but seem to have settled on these two forms for now.
This year, I decided to do letterpress on my brown paper bags. I had pretty much run out of time; but I also thought the uniform look of a single message and the bold wooden type would look good.
And I think I was right.
I love the rawness of the strings as well.
And on Sunday they flew.
Each year, Barry and I create flags for peace and hang them in the tree at the top of our driveway. We use the term 'flag' loosely and I create weather grams, and Barry hangs his copper peace doves.
We have hung all sorts of flags on the the trees and around the house over the years; but seem to have settled on these two forms for now.
This year, I decided to do letterpress on my brown paper bags. I had pretty much run out of time; but I also thought the uniform look of a single message and the bold wooden type would look good.
And I think I was right.
I love the rawness of the strings as well.
There was quite the breeze for a bit, but they flutter and jingle and jangle. Living where we do, we had a bit of traffic go by on Sunday and I liked that the movement catches people's eyes and makes them wonder what its about.
Hopefully a few walkers and cyclists will also slow down to look and receive the messages.
So perfect...
On Thursday we will put our sandwich board reminding folk it is International Day of Peace. We will gong our peace bell for peace throughout the world; in big far away places; and in small, nearby places...
For peace.
Such a lovely idea, you live in a stunning part of the world.
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny - we door little bit to help the cause for peace; and yes, we are fortunate living where we do. Go well.
DeleteI dare to imagine that every day could be a day of peace ...
ReplyDeleteLove that Liz!
DeleteI can't help imagining that the echoes of your peace bell will reach around the world
ReplyDeleteI think they might Liz...it is such a strong, yet serene, sound...go well.
DeleteBeautiful words and photos (((Fiona & Barry)))
ReplyDeleteyour gonging for Peace from back in 2014 is such deep soul food
https://paperponderings.blogspot.com.au/2014/09/gonging-for-peace.html
Ah yes, Mo - it feeds the soul each time we do it; strengthens us and gives us hope...thanks for the reminder of this gonging; more today!
Deletehaving just rec'd something from your letterpress vis-a-vis Liz A, I thought I'd stop in and say hello. This seems like a vibrant and visionary place!
ReplyDeleteHello Dee - so good to meet here! Thank you for stopping by - I have popped over and looked but not chatted yet sorry. It is grand to make connections with folk around peace and caring and kindness and hope...go well.
Deletetrying again to comment -- maybe the last one took? I'll test with this one...
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DeleteWe live in frightening times, I hope that enough of us can make our voices for peace heard
ReplyDeleteOh Jac - we do indeed. Together I think small groups and small voices will be what gives encouragement and hope to us all...go well, go gently.
DeleteYES!!!
ReplyDeleteYes to peace always V! Go well.
DeleteWhat a lovely project!
ReplyDeleteThanks Penny - we have made flags for peace since 2012 I think - and hang them on the tree, the house and wherever...it feels good to draw attention to International day of Peace - some people say how much they look forward to seeing the tree with its messages of peace...
DeleteI received a piece of your printed work with my peace leaf from Liz. Finding my way here to read about your celebration of International Day of Peace is filled with amazing images...and the sound of the ringing bells can be heard when I close my eyes.
ReplyDeleteKristin
Kristin it i sos lovely how peace connects us all across the miles and is one small and random ways...so glad you made it here! Small echoes of peace can help hold us I think...go well.
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