Art is being created in public spaces around the world in solidarity with the Black Lives Matter movement in America.

Solidarity Art

Here is a collection of images you may use as inspiration for your truck art piece.

#TruckArtForBlackLives

What is Pakistani truck art?

There is a long standing tradition of painting the cargo trucks of Pakistan. These trucks travel across South Asia adorned with bright colors and whimsical narratives. The paintings range in content from political sentiments to funny sayings, iconic figures, folktale scenes, familiar landscapes, flowers, birds, poetry and calligraphy. The paintings often express the personality of the truck owners.

This project was inspired by the overwhelming need to talk to our children about difficult topics.
We need to start talking about racism, inequality and prejudices, not only with our children, but with our families. We need to acknowledge and address how these issues are present and harmful in our communities.
This is not an exercise to point fingers; this is the start of an open discussion in a safe space, where I invite you to reflect and create. I encourage people to use this art activity as a way to brainstorm and talk about the changes we can make together. I hope you create art that looks to a brighter future.