John August Swanson     POSTERS

Festival of Lights

The John August Swanson poster of Festival of Lights is a magical image of an endless parade of children, all with candles in hand. They come from the far, distant, rolling hills, marching forward, bringing light and peace to the world. The glowing children, set amidst the lush, green hills under the starry sky, form a mythic image of great power and beauty. John writes, "This is a procession of children from every city and town. They gather together from many places, joining an unending procession towards peace and nonviolence for all children of the world."