R221 – Lost Humanity

The painting Lost humanity depicts the tragedy of the Holocaust. Jewish people were sent to extermination camps (suggested by the fences with the Nazi flag and barbed wire) where they lost their life or suffered a lot (the main figure is like a shadow, bent in a cry). The days and nights of their suffering is suggested by the Sun (with the star of David) and the Moon. Hope and care are suggested by the butterfly which seems to shelter the white figure.

School: Colegiul National ”Emil Racoviță”, Iasi

Teacher: Hendreș Mihaela

Grade: 7

Location: Iasi, Romania