The drawings of a Syrian refugee boy reflect his family’s experiences
An unnamed Syrian refugee boy shows his painting book where he has painted scenes from the war at Syria and his travel to Idomeni refugee camp on the Greek-Macedonia borders. The writing says “hope in Germany” and the painting shows the father leaving and his family waving goodbye. All photographs: Kostas Pikoulas
The writing says “that is the real situation in Syria” and the painting shows a helicopter throwing bombs and people getting killed.
The writing says “many mothers drown in the sea”. Some 12000 refugees are now stranded at Idomeni camp, due to closed borders by the Macedonian authorities.
This painting shows a monster that spreads death in the city of Kobani.
The writing says “many children drown in the sea”.
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The writing says “humanity isn’t any good”, as the painting shows a woman representing UN, giving a doll to a mother, which isn’t much use under these conditions.
The writing says “war victims” and the writing on the graves refer to Syrian families.
On the left the writing says “UN plants flowers, smiles and hope” and on the right it says “Syrian helicopters plant bombs and tears”.
The writing on the left says “Europe the land of peace and love” and on the right “Syria the land of monsters”.
