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because each uniquely expresses ideas through 23
paints and brushes. We prepare variations of
sketches on the Arts Olympiad theme, “My
Favorite Sport”, and choose the most influen-
tial compositions. Each Arts Olympiad cap- Jul–Sep 2020 | https://icaf.org/
tures its moment in time and the concerns that
children face.
This year children were thinking that

staying healthy is not just “me” or “you”
because we should always try to protect our
health and keep our forever home healthy as

well. We are part of a bigger picture, what “me” Sofiya Rasulova
and “you” do will eventually affect everyone. Age 13, Azerbaijan
Being healthy is not only important regarding
orange fox is waiting for her somewhere. Chil-
physical health, but we should also have a
dren never run out of ideas, and the next could
healthy mind and a healthy soul. Just like we
be more vivid and real.
clean our bodies every day, we should also
Adults can learn from them. My students’
clean away any dirty or useless thoughts be-
ideas inspire me in my work as an artist. I feel
cause what is inside will eventually make its
like a child again, living in a fairytale where eve-
way outside.
ry moment is magical.
Children have different personalities,
Fifty Azeri kids are planning to participate
dreams, goals, and backgrounds this is why
in the 6th World Children’s Festival at Amer-
their paintings vary a lot from each other. Some
ica’s National Mall. I plan to organize a mural
love to be strong and their art captures their
making project at the festival: “Let’s believe
strength and complements it in some way.
in fairytales to save the world.” During these
Some are empathic and their works por-
chaotic times, I wish that our world will recover
tray more loving scenarios. Take the case of
as soon as possible. When the world heals,
7-year-old Leyli Musayeva, who says,
every community will also heal. “Dear world
we love you a lot, please forgive us!”

I believe in miracles

and I wish that we will Narmina Valiyeva
save the world one day. Head of “Colorful Emotions” art studio, mem-
ber of the Azerbaijan Artists Union and the
Europe Women Artists Association, and ICAF
board member.
The 13-year-old student Zahra Mammadova
sees herself as the “Little Prince” who thinks an