The graffiti wall relates to sustainable cities and communities. This picture was taken downtown St Catherine’s and promotes the popular saying of saving thebees. While next to a girl holding a phone. This was something I find funny because everyone loves to say or tweet “save the bees” but I see very little being done to actually do so. It's more of a facade than true advocacy
Goal 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production
“The Eco-Bottle”
Goal 12 is about ensuring sustainable consumption and production patterns, which is key to sustain the livelihoods of current and future generations. Goal 12.8 states by 2030, ensure that people everywhere have the relevant information and awareness for sustainable development and lifestyles in harmony with nature. The eco-bottle symbolizes environmental and material consumption awareness to tackle the climate crisis and reduce landfill and marine pollution.
Consumerism alongside waste is a threat to the future of society and Planet Earth.
According to the Canadian-Chilean artist, Shalak Attack, it expresses the intertwinedness of growing together and forming healthy relationships and community through recognising and celebrating diversity. In the reflection of the eyes, you can also see a younger child looking up, which is meant to give a feeling of hope towards the future. This photo was taken because the mural connects well to Sustainable Development Goal #2: Good Health and Well Being, which seeks to achieve universal health coverage, and provide access to safe, effective, quality, and affordable medicines and vaccines for everyone.
This mural themed ‘We are Healthy’ depicts a pair of young eyes framed by traditional healing and medicinal plants from around the world.
“The art of Well Being” Street art Brampton,. Ontario to depict holistic well-being
Tououcan, the bir bird
SD SDGs s 3 – Gooood Healtlth and nd Well ll -being
• Location of photograph: The Author’s Living Room
• About the photo: Inspired by a local museum visit, the author uses painting to reduce pressure and anxiety. Social policy and the local community play an important role in helping improve people’s mental health and well-being.
Peanut Butter Jelly Time
Jellyfish represent beauty, but also symbolize survival. Women can be seen as these jellyfish; survivors of the world, that no matter what, women are seen as minority and have to learn to fend for themselves, living in a patriarchal society that values the existence of men and does not appreciate women for what they have to offer. Just as it is stated in the Sustainable Developmental Goals Gender Equality (5.1, 5.5, 5.c), and Reduced Inequalities (10.2), women empowerment and gender quality should be enforced, whether that is through equal opportunities for leadership or promoting non-discrimination against women and all genders. So, yes, we are jellyfish, but we are more than that. Surviving is not living, and as jellyfish, we deserve to be living amongst everyone else.
The picture illustrates how a Muslim woman wearing a hijab has been discriminated against over the years, including in her work, personal life, and while traveling around the world.
Women Power
Goal 5: Gender Equality
In this picture, I perceive this moral as a woman taking on many elements that society throws onto a woman's hand as she humbly takes control without succumbing to pressure. This relates to gender equality because it recognizes women's importance to the decisions being made in society, as goal 5.4 mentioned
This photo represents goal 10: Reduced inequalities. Roughly 1 in 5 people experience discrimination on at least one of the grounds prohibited under international human rights law such as ethnicity, age, sex, disability, religion, and sexual orientation. In this photo you see a prayer mat. A mat that is commonly found in Muslim households and mosques. Considering so much discrimination from other countries on practicing one’s faith, it is a scary and divided world for us. Take Palestine for example, so much rioting, especially in the holy month of Ramadan, people being beaten and hurt, mosques being invaded, and people being stripped of their right to practice their faith in peace. That’s why empowerment of promotion of social, economic, and political inclusion to all could build humanity and have less fear affect our hearts.
The text message image of a friend inquiring about not drinking water during Ramadan highlights the widespread misunderstanding regarding water consumption while fasting. The misconception that Muslims are prohibited from drinking water during the fast is particularly common. This may be due to a misunderstanding of the nature of the fast, which is meant to be a complete abstention from physical needs during daylight hours. However, it is essential to note that Muslims are encouraged to stay hydrated during non-fasting hours and drink plenty of water.
A sense of health and well-being can be developed through art. This painting gave me a moment of inner peace. It enabled me to share and express my creativity and the chance to grow and explore my own originality. Additionally, it made me feel fulfilled, which helped me feel less stressed and happier. I was able to focus on the present moment and let go of any fears, doubts or worries of anxiety, which helped encourage a peaceful form of self-awareness. Further, one of the connection-related elements of art is how it fosters a sense of connection among individuals and brings people together. This is evident by the interest I've generated, among my peers, while creating this art. Due to the profound connections that are made as a result of shared interests, art is able to create moments that strengthen interpersonal bonds. The ability to express oneself, unwind, and form special connections are all offered by art, which makes it a strong instrument for promoting health and well-being
When thinking about creative and sustainable communities, I thought, what better than my husband and myself. We both come from two completely different cultures. I am Canadian, and he is from Pakistan. SDG 10 relates to Reduced Inequalities and aims to promote inclusivity and reduce discrimination against marginalized groups, including those from different cultural backgrounds. As my husband and I are so different culturally, being together encourages cross-cultural understanding and celebrates diversity. Holding hands represents that no matter how different we are, we accepted the cultures and made it work because we love each other and did not allow culture and skin colour to get in the way. We embrace cultural differences and teach each other about new things. We also respect and participate In cultural traditions and celebrate each other's holidays like Christmas and Eid.
This photo was taken in an escape room and it says “I’m sorry” with fake blood on the wall. It is based on the story of the escape room, where little girl purposely committed a crime due to the harassment they had faced. So, she wrote I’m sorry on the wall to ask for forgiveness for her actions and it represents the peace that she gained from her attonement. This aligns with the SDG 16, which is peace, justice, and strong institutions because despite being a young girl, she did what she felt was appropriate for the safety of her and her little sister. She just wanted to change their future and live in a peaceful environment; away from all the violence they faced everyday....
