We all gathered in the small village, Lakutia, a few miles away from Barisal for the art therapy session. Children brought all of their colorful bags including creativity, spontaneity, and innocence. I made them work on the historical aspect of the building, Lakutia House, which was abandoned many years ago before the 1950s’s riots between Pakistan and Bangladesh.

During my visit it was noticed that all of Bangladesh even the children as young as 5 years were hurt because of the separation from Pakistan. For the session, I asked the children to associate themselves with the ruins of the house and visually depict a dialogue. They all made incredible drawings showing their artistic skills and brilliant understanding of their combined selves and the house.