Panel
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2007.43.5.27
Dimensions: 91 5/16 in X 10 3/4 in X 1 3/16 in
Dimensions (Metric): 231.14 cm X 25.4 cm X 2.54 cm
Dimensions (Metric): 231.14 cm X 25.4 cm X 2.54 cm
Source: America's Camp Foundation
Credit Line: Gift of America's Camp Foundation on behalf of the children and volunteer staff of America's Camp and Traci Molloy, artistic director
Description
Pandora's Lantern panel consisting of eight colorful children's drawings on vellum arranged vertically within a wooden frame. The panel attaches to the roof of the sculpture with two hook-and-eye latches.
Artwork 1 (top)
Mixed media artwork depicting a smiling stick figure water-skiing on a sunny day. The piece is signed "AC '07" and "M. Rooth."
Artwork 2
Mixed media artwork depicting two stick figures, one taller and one shorter, holding hands. The figures walk in a landscape with a palm tree, green grass, a body of water, and a blue sky with a shining sun.
Artwork 3
Mixed media artwork depicting eight multicolored ovals against a yellow background. There are also hearts and abstract shapes throughout the piece.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting a tree and an abstract background. The trunk of the tree reads "Growth." The piece is signed "JKS '07."
Artwork 5
Marker drawing depicting a large red heart with "HOPE" written across it in different patterns and colors. There are pink swirls below the heart and an orange arrow pointing out of the heart.
Artwork 6
Watercolor painting depicting abstract multicolored shapes.
Artwork 7
Marker drawing depicting smiling stick figures holding hands atop a stratum of varied colors and ocean waves at the bottom.
Artwork 8
Marker drawing depicting a red heart in the middle with stick figures holding hands around it. The piece features stars, a sky with clouds, a sunset/rise, a face, flowers, a sun, and polka dots.
Pandora's Lantern panel consisting of eight colorful children's drawings on vellum arranged vertically within a wooden frame. The panel attaches to the roof of the sculpture with two hook-and-eye latches.
Artwork 1 (top)
Mixed media artwork depicting a smiling stick figure water-skiing on a sunny day. The piece is signed "AC '07" and "M. Rooth."
Artwork 2
Mixed media artwork depicting two stick figures, one taller and one shorter, holding hands. The figures walk in a landscape with a palm tree, green grass, a body of water, and a blue sky with a shining sun.
Artwork 3
Mixed media artwork depicting eight multicolored ovals against a yellow background. There are also hearts and abstract shapes throughout the piece.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting a tree and an abstract background. The trunk of the tree reads "Growth." The piece is signed "JKS '07."
Artwork 5
Marker drawing depicting a large red heart with "HOPE" written across it in different patterns and colors. There are pink swirls below the heart and an orange arrow pointing out of the heart.
Artwork 6
Watercolor painting depicting abstract multicolored shapes.
Artwork 7
Marker drawing depicting smiling stick figures holding hands atop a stratum of varied colors and ocean waves at the bottom.
Artwork 8
Marker drawing depicting a red heart in the middle with stick figures holding hands around it. The piece features stars, a sky with clouds, a sunset/rise, a face, flowers, a sun, and polka dots.
Historical Notes
America’s Camp welcomed children whose family members died during the 9/11 attacks. Each summer, campers and counselors produced a collaborative art project. Artistic Director Traci Molloy recalled that when bereaved children first arrived at America’s Camp, they “painted almost exclusively in shades of black and red.” As years passed, that tone changed. These panels are part of a 44-panel illuminated lantern created in 2007. It was inspired by the myth of Pandora, who releases evils into the world but still retains hope. Molloy drew a comparison to the children’s earlier work, noting that “the color palette brightened . . . as themes of hope and love took center stage.”
America’s Camp welcomed children whose family members died during the 9/11 attacks. Each summer, campers and counselors produced a collaborative art project. Artistic Director Traci Molloy recalled that when bereaved children first arrived at America’s Camp, they “painted almost exclusively in shades of black and red.” As years passed, that tone changed. These panels are part of a 44-panel illuminated lantern created in 2007. It was inspired by the myth of Pandora, who releases evils into the world but still retains hope. Molloy drew a comparison to the children’s earlier work, noting that “the color palette brightened . . . as themes of hope and love took center stage.”
