Friday, 10 January 2020

Giving Hope

Some photos from my visit to St James Church Piccadilly to see the Hope Project art exhibition from the refugees of Lesvos ..The work... and there is much more in the catalogue will be auctioned by Christies on 13th January 2020 7:15 pm. The drawing above "Kids Hope" reminds me of my time in Eleonas Camp for my Family Link Up project - I would walk down the rows of caravans and brothers and sisters would gaze out of the door like this... 

The Hope Project Arts is a safe place for refugees to express themselves through art, theatre, poetry, music, dance and so much more, while teaching others new skills and promoting a sense of community and understanding.
The Hope Project’s overriding focus is the mental health of refugees on Lesvos. The artworks exhibited here were all created by refugees in The Hope Project art studio, many of whom are still living on the island.

 
 
 
This last photo I have loaded from the auction catalogue is called "No Voice"  this is why it is so important to befriend refugees to be a voice for them and to connect as friend to friend to help heal & rebuild lives. My Family Link Up has enriched my life and put me on a journey of knowledge, understanding & experience even going into parliament to be a voice for my Syrian family....