Panel
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2007.43.5.29
Dimensions: 91 1/8 in X 10 3/4 in X 1 3/18 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)
Marker drawing depicting a large pink bird standing on a cloud and holding seven eggs to its chest. The work is signed.
Artwork 2
Mixed media artwork depicting a multicolored background and the words "You are my hope xx." There may be a signature, but it is partly covered by the frame.
Artwork 3
Crayon drawing depicting a body of water, sand, a forest, and a sun shining in the sky. A brown symbol/object floats in the water.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting rain falling on a wilted flower; the rain comes from the word "HOPE" in the multicolored sky.
Artwork 5
Watercolor painting depicting a pink heart with "AC" on it in red. Behind the heart is a bright yellow star on a light blue and teal background.
Artwork 6
Watercolor painting depicting the words "Love," "Family," "Memories," "Children," and "Tomorrow." The words are surrounded by stick figures varying in color holding hands, stars, and hearts.
Artwork 7
Crayon drawing depicting grass, evergreen trees, and a black sky with white stars.
Artwork 8
Crayon drawing depicting a tree, blue sky, and orange sun.
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)
Marker drawing depicting a large pink bird standing on a cloud and holding seven eggs to its chest. The work is signed.
Artwork 2
Mixed media artwork depicting a multicolored background and the words "You are my hope xx." There may be a signature, but it is partly covered by the frame.
Artwork 3
Crayon drawing depicting a body of water, sand, a forest, and a sun shining in the sky. A brown symbol/object floats in the water.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting rain falling on a wilted flower; the rain comes from the word "HOPE" in the multicolored sky.
Artwork 5
Watercolor painting depicting a pink heart with "AC" on it in red. Behind the heart is a bright yellow star on a light blue and teal background.
Artwork 6
Watercolor painting depicting the words "Love," "Family," "Memories," "Children," and "Tomorrow." The words are surrounded by stick figures varying in color holding hands, stars, and hearts.
Artwork 7
Crayon drawing depicting grass, evergreen trees, and a black sky with white stars.
Artwork 8
Crayon drawing depicting a tree, blue sky, and orange sun.
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.”
