Paper Dolls Who Once Loved

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"Paper Dolls Who Loved" addresses the struggles of the LGBTQ+ community in the Middle East, notably in Saudi Arabia. The artwork features paper silhouettes, purposefully crafted to represent, alleged, gay Saudi men who were punished with capital murder for choosing love. All paper silhouettes are from real images taken in Saudi Arabia.

Material:

Paper and Oil paint

Publication Date:

2023

Dimensions:

8 x 6 inches

© Elijah McKenzie-Jackson

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“Being gay isn’t enough to claim asylum” says UK home secretary, @suellabraverman. Well I say look at this artwork and say it again.

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