a selman project

It’s no secret that every nation has its own unique culture, demographics, and associated social issues. Unfortunately, sometimes our perception of many countries is shaped most by the negative issues which bubble up in the media. Worse still, is that many countries go both unheard of and unheard by the larger world.

Thankfully, every nation equally produces individuals who devote and sacrifice themselves to the principles of peace, freedom, and equality. The Peace Post project began as a means to shine a light on individuals from around the globe who are champions of peace.

As a starting point, we determined that every sovereign nation should be represented in the project with a few key disputed states entered at our discretion. As a referential guide for each illustration, we profiled each country with a keen eye on the progression of traditional and contemporary visual styles associated with the art and culture.

In choosing which individual to profile for each country, we first referenced Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, notable omissions, and various other international peace awards looking for potential candidates. In several cases when a nation was not represented by a winner of a major peace award, we used our own research to find an individual who represented associated ideals and actions of peace advocacy.

We elected to represent the chosen individuals as a series of stamps for several reasons. Stamps have a long history of commemorating important people and events. Stamps are collectible and shareable. Perhaps most importantly, stamps represent a vehicle of correspondence and dialogue.

Our goal was to learn more about these countries, the positive people there, and share their stories with you.

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chris@selmandesign.com
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Norry Schneider

  • Luxembourg
  • Environment

Norry Schneider is a Luxembourgish environmental activist and a member of the Luxembourg High Council for Sustainable Development (CSDD).

Schneider has over a decade of experience working in natural sciences and systems analysis for a multitude of social and environmental NGOs. In 2011 he co-founded Transition Minett, a sustainability and urban gardening initiative in Luxembourg. With a focus on eliminating dependency on fossil fuels, this organization promotes sustainable living and helps the people of Luxembourg learn how to reduce their environmental impact.

Appointed to the CSDD in 2016, Norry has been a leading voice in the fight against climate change in his home country. With the aid of the government he has been able to further spread the importance of sustainability. Working on a local level, Schneider has informed local authorities and continues to encourage citizens to participate in the pressing issues of climate action.

Luxembourg

  • Population
    576,249
  • Capital
    Luxembourg City
  • GDP (PPP)
    $100,991
  • March 15, 1815
  • Total Area
    2,586 km2 (168th)
  • Demonym
    Luxembourgish
  • Government
    Unitary parliamentary constitutional monarchy

Artwork

Norry’s portrait is reflective of his approach to empowering local authorities towards more effective citizen participation in climate action and suggests that starting small can lead to large changes.

  • Illustration by
    Anne Di Lillo