Wash DC Quotes about the Peace Mural

The most powerful artwork I have seen so far. Imane Akalay, Washington, DC

How simple it has been for us to easily be wrapped up in the small and insignificant things and forget how many people suffer and how easy it would be for us to suffer. Anonymous

Thankful that I came. Because it’s good to remember those who have no peace and the reality of suffering. Elejee Wieker, Silver Spring, MD

How hard is peace when so much war happens? No it doesn’t just happen, it is deliberate. We are responsible, no matter who we are, where we are. Women are strong and our voices need to be loud, demanding, and heard.Anonymous

Art such as this speaks volumes. Images reawaken us. Thank you. Donjn Chervin, Dunwoody, GA

An excellent, innovative, and heartfelt display of the reality of war. To visit the exhibit is to visit a call to action that is both self serving and selfless all at the same time. Sam Shorten Jr., Largo, MD

Peace is human, war is inhuman, fight for peace. Anonymous

So profound is your art. You capture the essence of war, torture, and a vision for peace. Thank you!! Jean Stokan,Washington, DC

Probably the most powerful installation I have ever seen. It brings the viewer in and forces them to see the reality but in a strong way it entices them to read the words of peace written by the victims of Political Circumstance. Lex Taylor, Washington, DC

Thank you for sharing your story and artwork—it was very thought-provoking and inspiring. It’s nice to have a reminder of great responsibility in the world during a season in which people tend to focus too much on themselves. Kate Gillespie,  Arlington, VA

Absolutely amazing! Beautiful and thought-provoking--I hope that this is never forgotten. Mike Wellman, Arlington, VA

I’ve carried this hopelessness and feel powerless. But this exhibit has unlocked a safe to my heart. I want to cry and scream until there is justice. How can we go on when this is truth? I pray to hold love in my heart and send it into global consciousness, into this new administration. I pray for these voices to be heard as I am hearing them now. Melissa Brockley, Rockville, MD

Peace begins within so it can radiate outward. Anonymous

Excellent … Deep … Soulful !! Dorothy A. Meminger, Arlington, CA

Beauty is truth, your art gives me the energy I am seeking. Thank you! you. Layla Love, Ridgewood, NY

Thank you, Huong for being the bold artist that you are and speaking out love and peace through color and form and stories. Jennifer Carter, Takoma Park, MD

The art is the message! The images and poetry are so tangible that I have no words—only tears. But I also have hope. My 14yr old daughter said ‘I am not paying attention to the art—it’s about the message.’ That touches me Karen Skeete, North Bethesda, MD

I have and will always support the movement for peace. How can we rouse those who do not see beyond the brick wall, where in fact the wall is made from dried blood. . .buckets full. It’s dreadful . . . Please join and continue the movement from peace. Washington? Anonymous

This space full of Huong’s art evokes the horror and injustices of war. . .but yet the art. . . the exhibition on the whole said, ‘First come with peace in your heart, do all that you can to prevent war by all that you say and do…peace starts with you. Come see then what say you?! Josefina Cabatu, Washington, DC

This is the most necessary exhibit I’ve ever seen. Celine Marie Pascale, Takoma Park, MD

I was extremely moved by the passion behind these works of art. Gus Rademaches Washington, DC