Panel
Photo credit: Conservation staff
Accession Number: C.2007.43.5.42
Dimensions: 91 3/8 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 beach with a building on the land. In the sky, there are flying birds and an orange sun.
Artwork 2
Marker drawing depicting a large magenta peace sign with a pattern of dark blue, light blue, and red rings within the peace sign. The drawing has light blue top and bottom borders.
Artwork 3
Mixed media artwork depicting a fire department symbol. The middle of the symbol has a diamond pattern, and each quadrant has a different design. The top is blue, the right reads "AC," the bottom reads "COLLEGE," and the left reads "FDNY." A tear drop shape below the symbol reads "HOPE." Next to the emblem is a pink heart with a gray circle, and above the heart are yellow stars. The background is blue.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting a human figure sitting on soil wearing ankle chains. In the soil are roots connected to a bloomed flower. A sun in a light blue box radiates light onto the figure.
Artwork 5
Watercolor painting depicting multicolored scribbles.
Artwork 6
Crayon drawing depicting the Earth held on a string with different colored dots on each continent. Below the Earth are many multicolored circles and simple human figures.
Artwork 7
Mixed media artwork depicting a brown rectangle with black lines surrounding it. Beside it is a portion of light blue with faint green letters reading "PATH OF HOPE."
Artwork 8
Mixed media artwork depicting a green and red grid pattern with flames burning on the top and bottom.
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 beach with a building on the land. In the sky, there are flying birds and an orange sun.
Artwork 2
Marker drawing depicting a large magenta peace sign with a pattern of dark blue, light blue, and red rings within the peace sign. The drawing has light blue top and bottom borders.
Artwork 3
Mixed media artwork depicting a fire department symbol. The middle of the symbol has a diamond pattern, and each quadrant has a different design. The top is blue, the right reads "AC," the bottom reads "COLLEGE," and the left reads "FDNY." A tear drop shape below the symbol reads "HOPE." Next to the emblem is a pink heart with a gray circle, and above the heart are yellow stars. The background is blue.
Artwork 4
Mixed media artwork depicting a human figure sitting on soil wearing ankle chains. In the soil are roots connected to a bloomed flower. A sun in a light blue box radiates light onto the figure.
Artwork 5
Watercolor painting depicting multicolored scribbles.
Artwork 6
Crayon drawing depicting the Earth held on a string with different colored dots on each continent. Below the Earth are many multicolored circles and simple human figures.
Artwork 7
Mixed media artwork depicting a brown rectangle with black lines surrounding it. Beside it is a portion of light blue with faint green letters reading "PATH OF HOPE."
Artwork 8
Mixed media artwork depicting a green and red grid pattern with flames burning on the top and bottom.
Historical Notes
America’s Camp welcomed children who had family members die as a result of 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 who had family members die as a result of 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.”
