The Trail of Tears, Bosnia. Places of Mourning in the Western World Series

By Phil Whiting 1995 - 2007

Painting
Works On Paper
Memory
Sorrow
Conflict
Human Rights
Genocide

Dimensions
122cm x 154cm framed and glazed

In July 1995 the Bosnian Serbs attacked the UN 'safe haven' of Srebrenica. Over 20,000 Muslims fled in terror over the mountains to Tuzla 40 miles away. Many were ambushed and slaughtered. This trail has become known as 'The Trail of Tears'.

Phil Whiting

"IF YOUR NEED IS TO REFUSE TO ABANDON THE PAST, YOU MUST RECREATE IT" Louise Bourgeois

From the Boat: Edging into the Svartisen Fjord. Finding solace by painting in the wild.

In the U.N. Compound, Srebrenica

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"IF YOUR NEED IS TO REFUSE TO ABANDON THE PAST, YOU MUST RECREATE IT" Louise Bourgeois

From the Boat: Edging into the Svartisen Fjord. Finding solace by painting in the wild.

In the U.N. Compound, Srebrenica

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