Panel
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2007.43.5.39
Dimensions: 91 1/4 in X 10 3/4 in X 1 1/4in
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 brown and black scribbles under a blue sky with a sun.
Artwork 2
Marker drawing depicting a blue and pink heart; a pink sun with a scribble beside it; a blue rocket ship taking off; an orange and purple star; and a large pink "L," part of the phrase "Love Mom."
Artwork 3
Marker drawing depicting a lighthouse with the American flag on it. Beside the light house is a grove of trees.
Artwork 4
Market drawing depicting a human figure atop an abstract shape or another human figure saluting. The background is yellow and orange.
Artwork 5
Mixed media artwork depicting the word "Believe" in magenta on mint-green hills with black dots. In the sky are clouds, yellow dots, and a large orange sun in the corner.
Artwork 6
Mixed media artwork depicting the Twin Towers, with the North Tower being hit. Atop the South Tower is an American football and goalpost.
Artwork 7
Crayon drawing depicting a large green blob with a black line striking through the blob vertically.
Artwork 8
Mixed media artwork depicting four flowers varying in color blooming from the same stem.
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 brown and black scribbles under a blue sky with a sun.
Artwork 2
Marker drawing depicting a blue and pink heart; a pink sun with a scribble beside it; a blue rocket ship taking off; an orange and purple star; and a large pink "L," part of the phrase "Love Mom."
Artwork 3
Marker drawing depicting a lighthouse with the American flag on it. Beside the light house is a grove of trees.
Artwork 4
Market drawing depicting a human figure atop an abstract shape or another human figure saluting. The background is yellow and orange.
Artwork 5
Mixed media artwork depicting the word "Believe" in magenta on mint-green hills with black dots. In the sky are clouds, yellow dots, and a large orange sun in the corner.
Artwork 6
Mixed media artwork depicting the Twin Towers, with the North Tower being hit. Atop the South Tower is an American football and goalpost.
Artwork 7
Crayon drawing depicting a large green blob with a black line striking through the blob vertically.
Artwork 8
Mixed media artwork depicting four flowers varying in color blooming from the same stem.
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.”
