My artwork focuses on women in Afghanistan who have no identity. The Taliban have striped women of the their basic human rights. Women are forced to wear burqas, long robes that cover them from head to toe. Most women are unable to have a job or attend most schools, and their opinions are oppressed. Women can be publicly beat or killed for violating Taliban restrictions. Only 1-2% of Afghan women have identity cards. My picture shows how women in Afghanistan have no identity or way to be different. The woman in yellow at the back is standing and releasing a bird into the sky, symbolizing her freedom and strength. The women close to her are glowing yellow, showing the effects of empowerment she has on them, and how they can change.
Showing posts with label Afghanistan. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Afghanistan. Show all posts
Sunday, February 8, 2015
Release Freedom
My artwork focuses on women in Afghanistan who have no identity. The Taliban have striped women of the their basic human rights. Women are forced to wear burqas, long robes that cover them from head to toe. Most women are unable to have a job or attend most schools, and their opinions are oppressed. Women can be publicly beat or killed for violating Taliban restrictions. Only 1-2% of Afghan women have identity cards. My picture shows how women in Afghanistan have no identity or way to be different. The woman in yellow at the back is standing and releasing a bird into the sky, symbolizing her freedom and strength. The women close to her are glowing yellow, showing the effects of empowerment she has on them, and how they can change.
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
Sharbat Gula
Many people may recognize this iconic girl portrayed in my artwork; “The Afghan Girl”. This portrait was photographed by Steve McCurry in 1984 and was seen across the globe as readers of the National Geographic magazine were mesmerised by the haunted look in her eyes. Sharbat Gula was a refugee of the Soviet invasion (1979 to 1989), whose bombing murdered her parents. With nothing but war in Afganistan, she fled to Pakistan. Later in the decade, during a lull in the in the attack, Sharbat was able to return to her village. But in 1989 alone there were 200,000 refugees fleeing the country. Currently there are 3 million Afghan refugees throughout the world who need support. Sharbat's story is as powerful as her eyes, which exude the perseverance and determination to survive. She is a fighter, she is strong and she is an inspiration to all.
- Helena, grade 10
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