Refuge in History
Gabriela F.
Oil paint
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Refugees share a unique, ongoing history. I decided to base my piece around the past and future of refugees, and their intrinsic connection. Through centuries of the human experience, people have fled their homes for different reasons; however, the unknowns they face, and the changes they undergo, are all analogous with a story of resilience and resourcefulness. The bright fabric of life entwined in their clothing; the insurmountable variety of refugees represented in a united obscurity; a mysterious figure wraps them up in an embrace. I dedicate this piece to refugees, like my mother and her family, who built comfortable lives for themselves in the US, and still–to this day–spare a thought for current refugee crises.
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To me, creativity is having an idea, visualizing it, and making it come to life; it is about knowing you want to see something and doing it yourself. As creatives, we love looking at other peoples work. However, not everyone thinks the same way. Creativity allows us to realize anything.
