Shades of Burma Exhibition

An exhibition presented by Children on the Edge featuring the work of Saw Kennedy, a Refugee forced to flee Burma after facing oppression and persecution at the hands of the brutal Burmese military regime.

Shades of Burma, is a collection of Kennedy’s work depicting his peoples story, their struggle, their fear, their courage, their hope, their dreams and their fighting spirit. You will see images from within Burma of those literally running for their lives, cyclone Nargis survivors, the life of the migrant, the internally displaced and the refugee.

“When I lived in Burma the Burmese Military gave us no freedom, but when I painted or drew I felt free and at peace, I can express my feelings through my art” he said.

An untrained artist, Kennedy’s attention to detail is remarkable, with many pieces being mistaken for photographs. The majority of Kennedys work is created using Charcoal yet with a unique point of difference, a splash of colour representing the individuality of the subject.

Shades of Burma, is proudly presented by Children on the Edge, in a effort to raise awareness and funds for the forgotten children of Burma.

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