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of media, and (in the murals), for a split sec
ond, are able to see through the 'window,'
a reflection of the truth of what is actually
going on," said Awartani, who spent most
of last spring semester preparing the proj
ect through the American Friends Service
Committee.
Juniors Courtney Mandeville and Hannah
Swenson also contributed to the mural along
with Awartani. One of their pieces, "What's
Left of Kabul," was chosen to be featured in
a peace center in Afghanistan.
Though Windows and Mirrors is a wel
come and striking temporary addition to the
Guilford campus, some students see another
side to the exhibit.
"What Guilford sees as desirable, is
also very inflammatory," said sophomore
Morgan Eudy. "The goal would be to have
the most unbiased view on global events."
Sophomore Michael Frazier has a similar
perspective, and referred specifically to the
mural titled "The 'Peace' Operations of
the U.S. Airstrikes on Weddings," which
includes the number of people killed at
weddings from American bombing.
"1 think they're using specific examples
to over-generalize the entire thing, not to
mention its slander to the American name,"
said Frazier. "They are directly saying that
America intentionally bombs weddings."
"I don't think either (Morgan nor 1) sup
port the war efforts, it's just a very negative
portrayal of American foreign policy," said
Frazier.
The mural exhibit is provocative, but
that serves to fulfill its ultimate purpose of
prompting thought and dialogue over an
important issue.
"I don't know what will happen next (to
promote peace), but it's about spreading the
message until something right is done," said
Awartani of the student community's ability
to promote positive change. "After all, the
war is still very real."
The exhibit will be up through April 15
and then will continue to tour; so be sure to
take some time to admire, meditate on, and
learn about the artwork that emerged from
the destruction of war.
(Clockwise from top) A
visitor contemplates the
murals in Hege Library
during the opening of the
Windows and Mirrors mu
ral exhibit on March 25.
Faces of victims depicted
in the paintings
inspire insight into the
costs of war.
Senior Zak Wear stud
ies in the presence of the
stories that line the gallery
walls.
Those involved in the or
ganization and production
of the travelling exhibit,
including Guilford stu
dents, and professors and
members of the American
Friends Service Commit
tee, gather for a photo of
recognition.
Photos by Daryn Lane/
Guilfordian