The exhibition, presented by migrant and refugee settlement agency AMES Australia and the Victorian Multcultural Commission, provides a glimpse into the experiences, hopes, dreams and passions of the millions of humans displaced by conflict.
Artists from a broad spectrum of refugee communities have produced artworks using digital media for this year’s exhibition. Hailing from countries including Afghanistan, Iran, Iraq, Myanmar and Pakistan, the artists’ work gives insights into the refugee journey and highlights our common humanity.
Ayad Hadaya with a group of young Iraqi refugees produced a series of short films depicting their lives while in Lebanon awaiting their settlement in a third country.
Their film "Bring back my dad's smile" is being shown as part of the Heartland expo this year.
In this interview he says "we had to do something to show the world our daily struggles during a period of uncertainty".
