Photo by Jennifer Pendergast
Mrs Jones, we must talk about Sarah. Her recent art project.
Oh, it was brilliant! She got a gold star! We are so proud.
The talent is obvious. Colour, logic, planning. Santa pencil dropped mid‑scene caps off the malevolence.
Sorry?
The theme of this work, Mrs Jones. She has created carnage as art. A child as roadkill. Dead, or dying. Either a dog is finishing her off, or a service vehicle is scraping up her remains. I’m not certain ….
She wants to be an Ambo. She likes to practice scenarios. I’ve never thought …
Oh. Right then. [98 words]
Thank you Rochelle Wisoff-Fields for continuing to set this 100 word or less challenge. It is certainly a commitment appreciated by many. Other 100 word stories can be read here.
RANDOM THOUGHTS by Trish 
I had to look up “Ambo,” and then understood! Really great twist on this picture.
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Looks like the teacher read a bit too much into it!
Google came through with “Ambo” – I’ve heard the term (probably on “Neighbours”!) but thought it meant “ambulance”. “Paramedic” is our term over here 🙂
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The journey of a budding artist. Thanks Trish
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like they say, art is in the eye of the beholder 🙂
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This is great. I was wondering if the kid(s) who made that tableau were learning set theory because of the circles but couldn’t figure it out. Your interpretation is so much better.
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I’m not mathematical, so would not have thought of set theory. Never heard of it! 🙂
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I forgot most of my math over the years. I saw the venn diagram, which is part of set theory, but couldn’t remember the term… I
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A great take on the picture Trish, although I had to do a little investigating to find out what an Ambo is!
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I did write EMT but decided it was too alien for me 🙂
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A very clever take on the prompt, Trish. Sadly, her teachers misinterpreted what Sarah had in mind, which often happens I think.
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Thanks!
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That’s quite an interpretation.
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That story brought a smile to my face. Well done, Trish.
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Ah, Trish, where one of my characters seems to have missed the boat, yours seems to go on (possibly) over-interpretative journeys … 😉 Poor kiddo. (I mean, I hope the kid isn’t REALLY harboring murder fantasies … yikes!)
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More old Santa, my self I do like my pencils plain
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What a wonderful take on the prompt. And I love the use of the Santa pencil to indicate malevolence!
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Thanks Penny!
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They never see the meaning hidden in plain sight, these art as psychology critics! Enjoyed this, Trish!
pax,
dora
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Thank you!
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Much can be figured out from the image. No child’s play!
Well described. Quite a revelation to the parents.
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Wonderful! Art is always open to interpretation and asking kids about theirs always brings an unexpected answer!
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Yeah. And get it wrong when they bring their precious work home? You’re in trouble.
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This is wonderful, Trish! Great imagination all ’round 🙂
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Thanks Dale!
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🙂
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How easy it is to see things that are not present in child’s play. Great writing.
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🙂 Thanks.
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A wonderful take, well done.
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Had to look up ‘Ambo’, sometimes child psychology can make some unfounded leaps!
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Yes, they can.
Originally, I put EMT. But then stayed true to my local lingo🙂
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He’s missed the liturgical interpretation. Fun story, Trish
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Thanks Neil!
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