6/12/12

Bibi Aesha


I have been wanting to paint Aesha since I first saw her on the 
cover of Time magazine. Aesha was just a 19 year old Afghanistan teenager
when she escaped to America after her ears and nose were brutally cut off
by her husband for trying to run away. Aesha's story is overwhelming
with injustice and pain but also courage and inspiration to women everywhere.


Read her full story here

Malia

4 comments:

  1. Wow, I cried reading that. This is the first time I've heard of Aesha. She's such an inspiration, strong and beautiful woman.
    You've done an amazing sketch.
    xo

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  3. Very moving... Love this one ♥

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  4. I love the fludity of this picture, and despite Aesha missing parts of her face, you have painted her in a manner that is sensitive and portrayed her in a beautiful way. Her eyes are haunting.

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