A Response to 'Soft Lines: Illustrating Empathy' -- Airi

Ruby Jones’s art makes me feel hopeful and more confident about the future. Her work shows that even though people have different religions, cultures, and backgrounds, we all live in the same world and should help and support each other.

After visiting the exhibition, I think art and literature have strong power to influence people.  Art can make us feel empathy and encourage us to think about problems like war and discrimination. However, I also believe that art alone cannot completely change the world. Some people choose violence and conflict are very different from those who value art and peace. Because of this, a world without war or discrimination may be very difficult to achieve.

When I think about what Ruby Jones has achieved, I feel inspired. She uses her art to share important messages and reach many people. 

I am not sure what form it will take, but I would like my legacy to be one of kindness, empathy, and a sincere effort to make the world a little better than it was before. Even if I cannot change the whole world, I hope I can positively influence the people around me.

Comments

  1. Misaki NakayamaMarch 5, 2026 at 1:51 AM

    I think so too. People shoud help each other becuase we are all human. Not everyone may fully understand the message Jones wants to convey. That's true.

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    1. Airi InoueMarch 5, 2026 at 5:23 PM

      Thank you for your comment! I hope everybody understand her arts!

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  2. NozomiMarch 5, 2026 at 12:51 PM

    It's true that war and discrimination can't be eliminated completely by just art and literature. It's one of the tools, and we have to take action.

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    1. Airi InoueMarch 5, 2026 at 5:25 PM

      Thank you for your comments! I think so, too

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  3. AsumiMarch 5, 2026 at 5:12 PM

    I was also impressed by her pictures and words!

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  4. HirokaMarch 5, 2026 at 5:13 PM

    It was interesting to learn how art can start conversations about social problems.

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  5. Shuta ITAMIMarch 5, 2026 at 5:19 PM

    I like your idea that you hope you can positively influence the people around me.

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  6. Mayu SaitoMarch 6, 2026 at 1:41 PM

    It's wonderful that people from different backgrounds can work together!

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