“Molly Lamb Bobak’s paintings monumentalizing moments and scenes from the Second World War inspired me to create this piece. I wanted to express my gratitude and admiration for those who fought during the war by painting one of the Canadian fighters. The title Navy Conviction implies how hard women had to work to have the same opportunities as men in various jobs. I truly admire the history behind Molly Lamb Bobak’s artworks, which have motivated me to paint this piece.”

–Luvena Theodora Rhosa (Grade 9, Milton District High School, Milton, Ontario)

Molly Lamb Bobak (1920–2014) was the first Canadian woman to serve as an official war artist. Her paintings and drawings are an important statement on women’s involvement in the Second World War.