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Flowers for Peace

"Flowers against mines" is an art project of Belgian ceramist/artist Anita Huybens.

 

This impressive and huge field of ceramic poppies (at least 1 meter high) - you only see a part of the field here - is a symbol and protest against mutilation/maiming caused by anti-personnel landmines.

I guess the red colour refers to the strong impact of amputation, sorrow and loss of every victim.

 

 

 

I made this picture at the Brosella Folk&Jazz festival 2007 in Brussels, July last year, held at the Osseghem Park (near the Atomium) at the Heizel/Heysel.

In 2008 a similar field was "planted" at the peace domain in Diksmuide :

It is an amazing view!

www.flickr.com/photos/wimwamplus/2844593049/

 

 

The poppies can be bought, and the profits go to the actions of the APOPO organization against landmines (demining operations), which litterally saves lives!

www.apopo.org

 

 

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