Afghan mothers.
The thought of this little girl are for us to fantasies about. Safely bundled
up on her mothers lap, she observes the world through big and innocent eyes.
Is she aware, in her world she lives in, this will be the only time in her
life, she can be seen as a little woman? Because of her geographical birthplace,
Afghanistan, she is condemned to wear a burka, as soon as she starts to show
some feminine features. And will be allowed to be seen only by her husband,
and family, for the rest of her adult life. Although I do have to admit,
female beauty is and always will be a distraction for male brain activity,
it makes me sad. How can a religion, which was created to add peace and happiness
to us human beings, forbid to be seen? Are we humans not created for each
other? These beautiful eyes are going to be hidden behind a veil, a curtain.
Nobody will see it?s emotions or it?s passions any more.
Amsterdam, 2002.
Blue color pencil on white paper.
