Illustrated by Greg Berger of Bethesda, Maryland, the stamp combines colorful art with text. Berger, who was adopted himself, provides his personal interpretation of this issue.
Recalling
memories of his own childhood, Berger used fundamental shapes, simple forms
and bright colors to create a happy, hopeful image.
This graphic design attempts to convey a visual balance between reality
and the fantasy of what might be. It
also shows that childhood is a delicate and influential part of life.
The
33-cent Adoption stamp went on sale nationwide May 11, 2000.
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