An artist has driven her car around the world in a one-woman effort to make middle-aged men think about the future of the planet.

South African Annette Jahnel was in Kingston last week as part of her year-long artistic travels, in which she invites men aged over 35 to write their wishes on her vehicle.

She said: "Women tend to think about these things more than men, so I thought I would ask men to think of a wish for the world. Also, by and large, it appears it is men over 35 who have the power, and who make the decisions."

Among the musings recorded are those from Glen in Cape Town who wishes that all children are warm, have full stomachs, a good education and are allowed to be free to express their opinions.

Meanwhile, Tony, in Brooklyn, wants the president to bring their troops home from war.

Annette has driven 60,000 kilometres and travelled through 23 countries and 22 states of America.

She said people in the British isles have been more reserved towards her, but that she was still surprised by some people's reactions.

She said: "Some women have got upset that they can't write on the car. Also, when I'm driving people always do a double take when they see all the writing on the car, which could become slightly hazardous!"

But Annette, 42, said she has not had any romantic proposals along the way.

She said: "One man did kiss me on the cheek which I thought was quite cheeky. Some have even said they've wanted to join me in my journey, but I haven't let them."

If you are a man above 35 years of age and wish to participate in the project you can add your wish at 1planet1people.blogspot.com.

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