Brian McCarty, based in L.A., helps conceptualize the atrocities of war as seen through the eyes of children — his War Toys art series is today a nonprofit dedicated to helping kids heal and bring more understanding to their trauma.
McCarty said it’ll likely take several weeks or months before he’s able to share stories from Ukrainian children.
In his opinion, mutual trust should be achieved, and the process shouldn’t be rushed. Each child who participates in the War Toys series spends about three hours with an expressive therapist. The therapists help the children get into a"head space" where they feel comfortable enough to share details about their lives, according to McCarty.
"To recreate the moment, I bought toys from shops in the Arab Quarter of Jerusalem's Old City and traveled just past the Kalandia Checkpoint on the road to Ramallah," McCarty recalled."By the time I had the toys composed in front of the camera, a massive group of protestors had descended on the checkpoint. They were chanting and advancing on Israeli soldiers manning the post, now in full riot gear.
Currently, McCarty and his team are researching and developing generic toy designs that they intend to provide manufacturers as a way to positively impact the development of children living in low-income areas.
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