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Saturday, September 29, 2007

a somalian in blue


Sometime last year, I saw this sad almost crying somalian woman in blue as I looked into the peephole of my door one evening. I cannot tell her story because it was half-baked. I realized many of the refugees I have encountered won't tell their past or even the fact that they were a refugee before. They have moved on with their lives and would be happy to talk about the present and the future.

5 Comments:

Blogger cjhardy said...

Wonderful use of color; very dramatic.Touching storyline as well. Left me wanting to know more about her.

September 29, 2007 4:12 AM  
Blogger valerie walsh said...

she is beautiful and glowing! very wonderful piece Marissa!

September 29, 2007 9:51 AM  
Blogger Unknown said...

wonderful illustration!


~one girl show

September 29, 2007 8:05 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

great piece, very intense! and the writing too...tnx for your comment

September 30, 2007 1:36 AM  
Blogger Aravis said...

This is beautiful; she is beautiful. Such sadness and determination to move forward. But you can never forget the past.

October 01, 2007 6:29 PM  

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