Ever wondered what peace looks like? Check out "Bamboo & Corn" 🌾🌽 by Mercedes Fernandez, a Mexican PhD student at the Communication University of China in the Chinese mainland. Part of CGTN's youth campaign One Home: Shared Future, this poster marks the UN's 80th anniversary with a vibrant vision: unity between the Chinese mainland and Latin America.
Bamboo stands for resilience and harmony—think of the lush bamboo forests in India's Northeast or the scaffolding alleys of Ho Chi Minh City. Corn (maize) feeds communities across Mexico, the Andes, and beyond. By pairing these icons, Mercedes builds a visual bridge of hope that spans continents.
The design is all about simplicity: bold colors, clean lines, and symbols everyone can get—no fancy art jargon needed. It shows that big ideas like friendship and peace can be easy to grasp, just like sharing food at the local night market or a street fiesta.
As tech-savvy, socially conscious creators and changemakers, this is your cue 🎨🤝. Whether you're coding in Mumbai, DJing in Jakarta, or creating TikTok dances in Kathmandu, let "Bamboo & Corn" spark projects that foster cross-cultural respect and collaboration. After all, building peace starts with understanding each other's stories.
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Bamboo and Corn – A vision of peace between China and Latin America
cgtn.com
