Free Tibet

Tibet was an ancient country, the size of western Europe when it was invaded by the People’s Liberation Army. A place with a unique culture, history and identity, Tibet has been changed dramatically by the Chinese invasion. This has not only claimed many lives and cost its people the freedom to practice their culture, religion and language as they wish, but has also seen a calculated process put into place by which Tibetan culture is gradually and finally eradicated.

Free Tibet stands for the right of Tibetans to determine their own future. In this piece I have created an abstract type treatment using these meaningful words. It is a colourful yet powerful artwork to demonstrate the campaign. It is about an end to the Chinese occupation of Tibet and for the fundamental human rights of Tibetans to be respected. Hopefully it might strike a chord and make people aware of the issues surrounding Tibet and its culture.

This will also be featured in the DATA book.