Light in the Forest
Carr, Holly / Carr, Holly
Light in the Forest by Nova Scotia artist Holly Carr was designed as a literary nightlight for children who face anxiety once the lights are off. In her silk paintings of various woodland animals, Carr cleverly juxtaposes frightening images with ones that show the innocence and comfort of the very creatures the child was scared of a page earlier. The mantra repeated throughout is "Do not be afraid." ... "I am not afraid, " reminding children t...