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.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.
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Christina, you have created an amazing piece of art. The way you used the yellow glow to show how empowerment can spread is very creative and inspiring. Well done!!
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