One day, hunters attacked their land. People and animals alike became worried and hopeless. Everyone said the future would be uncertain. But they knew that there was always light at the end of the darkness.
They decided to fly to distant lands in search of a better place to live. The villagers and other animals laughed at them, saying, "You dream too much! There is no green and fertile land anywhere."
But they did not give up. Every day, they searched. Finally, one day, under the golden sun, they discovered a beautiful and fertile land. A clear river flowed through it, and lush, fruit-bearing trees surrounded it.
They rejoiced and brought the news to others. The people realized their mistake and came to see the land. From that day on, everyone regarded cranes as symbols of hope and perseverance. They learned that no matter how dark times may seem, there is always a path to a brighter future.
Physical/Digital painting, acrylic, gouache, and watercolor on cardboard, 93*140 Cm, 12.7 Mb
By Elham Ghannadian
