In 2006 the NY Filmmakers Co-Op put out a call for filmmakers to create a piece as a response to the current war in Iraq. This was a made for that call. http://www.film-makerscoop.com/forlifeagainst.html for more info.

Words on Peace Piece was inspired by the following references:

"in Flanders field where poppies grow"

Flower chain made by children at Ljubljana's National Gallery. Slovenia is the only nation where "Culture Day" is a national holiday.

C.G. Jung's thought: only by dealing with one's "shadow" side can one arrive at peace.