Lamb Umbrella's for Peace in Manheim, Germany, 2005


The umbrella is a metaphor for protection. It does not discriminate, and all people-regardless of race, age, gender or country--are safe under the umbrella.
The top of the umbrella is the shelter and represents our hopes, dreams and aspirations. The underside of the umbrella represents concerns and fears. Lamb Umbrella’s for Peace helps children and adults express their positive emotions and heal negative experiences by painting them onto the umbrella. It teaches children peace, hope, love and creativity instead of the daily message of war and agression. It’s our goal to spread these messages into the world through art.

Lamb Umbrellas for Peace Project is a global art project involving painting and decorating umbrellas by children and adults. The individual wil artisitically design umbrellas that represent
their personal values of world peace. A subsequent parade happens throughout their neighborhoods or campus. This is a manifestation of the individual bringing peace throughout their world that they live in.
Lamb Umbrellas for Peace has worked with preschool through college students and adults of all ages. Actually, organizations of all kinds can do this. It doesn’t just have to be school, but businesses, staffs, and communities.

This is an unbias activity meant to bring people together in any size, shape or form.
Please know that we work tirelessly to bring victory to each person who might be discouraged by their circumstances. We empower the individual to step forward with their own voice through painting an umbrella. All the while, spreading a loving and peaceful message.

 



 

 

 

 

© Matt Lamb, Chicago, IL 2008