Despite Kobani’s difficult situation, artist Romeo keeps his passion for painting

Romeo Kobani at work

Source: Romeo Kobani

Romeo Kobani is an artist from Kobani, his passion for his work has helped him through the rough times. In 2014 when ISIS attacked Kobani, he was one of the thousands of people who fled accross the border to Turkey. When Kobani was liberated he returned to find his house completely destroyed. During this interview he speaks of his work and how the shortage of painting material has not stopped him from expressing his passion and thoughts through his paintings.



Share

Follow SBS Kurdish

Download our apps

Listen to our podcasts

Get the latest with our exclusive in-language podcasts on your favourite podcast apps.

Watch on SBS

SBS World News

Take a global view with Australia's most comprehensive world news service

Watch now