Harry Mayer - Small Hands in the Dust

Small Hands in the Dust is a series of prints inspired by the resilience, hope, and quiet strength of children living in some of the world's most challenging circumstances. Created from experiences in humanitarian service, these works honor the dignity of young lives and remind us that even in hardship, compassion, courage, and the promise of a better future endure.

Outside the Wire. Linoleum block print printed on handmade paper from deconstructed military uniforms

Building a Better Tomorrow. Linoleum block print, 11 x 14 inches, printed on either handmade paper or archival paper

Sharing the Burden. 11 x 14 linoleum block relief print. Printed on handmade paper of archival printmaking paper

The Water Bearer. Hand carved, 11 x 14 inch linoleum block print. Printed on handmade paper or archival printmaking paper

Quiet Caring. Hand carved, 11 x 14 linoleum block print. Printed on handmade paper or archival paper

Girl from Port au Prince. Hand carved, 11 x 14 linoleum block print. Printed on handmade paper or archival paper

Little Fists, Big Hopes. Hand carved, 11 x 14 linoleum block print. Printed on handmade paper or archival paper

New Beginnings. Hand carved linoleum block reduction print, 11 x 14 inches, printed on handmade or archival paper

Reunification. 11 x 17 inch, hand carved linoleum block relief print. Printed on archival paper

Rubble Riser. 11 x 17 inch, hand carved linoleum block relief print. Printed on archival paper

Small Hands in the Dust. 11 x 17 inch, Mixed media, hand carved linoleum block relief print with water color. Printed on archival paper

Unbroken Joy. 11 x 17 inch, hand carved linoleum block relief print. Printed on archival paper