‘I learnt from Picasso to paint my own reality.
There are so many thoughts in my mind and it looks like this.’
Sanskruti, 13 year old Akanksha student
What’s on your mind?
‘I love flowers.’
Arya, 11 year old Akanksha student
How do flowers make you feel?
‘Whenever I think about our planet, I see all these amazing things like flowers, trees, oceans, and rivers.
It’s like a big circle! And this artwork combines everything together.
We gotta take care of our planet.’
Shweta, 15 year old Akanksha student
How do you contribute to taking care of our planet?
‘This flower is a burst of freshness for my eyes, and makes me feel all positive and happy.
The colours are like magic – the cool and warm mix.’
Saee, 14 year old Akanksha student
Which flower brightens your day and how does it make you feel?
‘Nature teaches life lessons.
The flowers growing in little cracks say nothing is impossible.
The sunflower blooms in sunshine and says bad times will not always be there.
Trees shed leaves, new leaves grow and that says we can’t give up hope.
Birds can teach us so much from how they live.’
Alfiya, 14 year old Akanksha student
What has nature taught you?
‘When I create art, I can express myself in the coolest ways.
It even helps me feel more confident, like I’m truly being myself.
It’s not just about making pretty pictures, it’s so much more.
Art actually helps me think more critically and solve problems.’
Hadiya, 14 year old Akanksha student
My secret superpower is art.
What’s yours?
‘Art means a lot to me. I express myself.
I communicate thoughts and emotions.
I learn so many skills that are valuable not only in art but in my school and in my life.’
Sufiyan, 13 year old Akanksha student
What are some valuable skills that you have learned through art?
‘The eye here portrays the creative imagination of a human being.
The eye symbolizes the many things we observe and our imaginative thoughts – both good and evil.’
Alfiya, 14 year old Akanksha student
What comes to your mind when you think of creativity and imagination?
‘This Art is about my feelings.’
Hari, 10 year old Akanksha student
What do you do when you feel ‘big’ feelings? What works for you?
‘We need to cross the mountains in our lives.’
Manthan, 12 year old Akanksha student
What are the mountains in your life?