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Dreaming of a World Free of Poverty,
2003
Mixed media on canvas
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Xavier Cortada
and Children of World Bank Staff
Dreaming of a World Free
of Poverty, 2003
Mixed media on canvas
The World Bank Art Collection
The mural recently installed in the "I"
building lobby was created during the World
Bank's 2003 Kids to Work Day. A program
organized by the Bank's Art Program brought
children of World Bank staff together with
Miami-based artist Xavier Cortada to work on
individual messages about their thoughts on
the Bank's Dream of a World Free of
Poverty. Many children of different ages,
and some interested parents, were invited to
express their thoughts using a variety of
art supplies by making some form of artwork
under the guidance of the artist.
The collaborative artwork represents the
children's expressions which will remain a
source of pride, pleasure, and inspiration
for members of the Bank's family and
visitors for many years.
Some examples of the children's
thoughts in the mural:
"A world without poverty is like Paradise."
"Peace is something you can't see, hear or
taste, but
it is still the best feeling in the world."
"Wouldn't it be great if weapons of mass
destruction were filled with laughing gas
instead of mustard gas?"
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World Banks 2003 Kids to Work Day |
"Our reality
now:
No poverty
Education
Enough resources
and most importantly Peace and Love"
"Dream Big: Without Poverty you can
Dream!!!"
"People are coming back from work because
you got a world free of Poverty."
"World Map: No poor countries, All
rich peaceful countries"
"No
poverty, No racism, No prejudice, No
discrimination"
"Change the World with a simple Dream,
neither Big or Small; just one little dream
can change the world!!!"
"Make this world Free"
"World Peace, No Poverty, No Contamination."
"Education brings opportunities"
"A Dream World:
No poverty
No violence
No racism"
"A world free of Poverty ...
a world full of Love.
a world free of Violence.
a world full of Hope
a world free of crimes
and most of all a world filled with Dreams."
The
World Bank Art Program
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