29.12.11

Lee Gwo Yinn (362)

to forgive is divine
pen, gold paint and colour pencil on watercolour paper
(130x180mm)
Ms Ameneh Bahrani of Iran withdrew 'aye for eye' retribution hours 
before surgeons prepare to blind her assailant with acid. 

he took my honour, but my daughter needs a father
pen, watercolour and colour pencil on watercolour paper
(130x180mm)
Ms Gulnaz of Afghanistan was raped by her cousin's husband, became pregnant and was charged for adultery.
 She was sentenced to 2 years in prison, which was extended to 12 years upon appeal.
 She gave birth to a daughter in prison. Mother and daughter were in prison. 
Ms Gulnaz had been pardoned by President Hamid Karzai after she apparently agreed to marry her rapist.


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