A 12-year-old girl from South Morang has created a series of artworks calling for world peace and an end to the horrors of war.
Madison, who is a Year 7 at St Monica’s College in Epping, said she has always had a passion for news.
She has transformed a number of famous figures into playful art works, including American President Joe Biden, former NSW Premier Gladys Berejiklian, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas.
Cartoonist Mark Knight and a panel of judges praised Madison’s creative streak in the Kids Cartoon Contest.
“I look up to talented cartoonists like Mark Knight who give me so much inspiration to keep doing what I love. I was honoured to have my cartoons recognised by Mark Knight and a panel of judges,” she said.
“I love getting out in the community, meeting different people and exploring where there might be a news story. I believe that everyone has a story to tell and I love to connect with people and share their stories.
“I love writing and art and am always keen to combine the two. I will often draw caricatures to accompany my news stories.
“There is so much instability in the world right now and kids may be having a hard time processing what they are seeing and hearing.
“So many families have been impacted by the Israel-Hamas war and many more people around the world are watching on and feeling helpless, anxious and overwhelmed.
“I want my art to convey a feeling of hope and to promote peace and harmony because that’s exactly what the world needs right now.”
Gerald Lynch
