Through the eyes of Syrian children, war appears at its most fierce and brutal, but it is also the driving force for many beautiful dreams.
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Brian McCarty is an American photographer who has worked for famous animation companies such as Disney, Nickelodeon and Cartoon Network. Since 2011, McCarty has been in contact with children in Syria to find out their thoughts on the civil war in their country. McCarty asked the children to draw pictures to describe the war, then used toys to recreate the scene. In the photo is "Shoot and Beat", depicting the scene of a Syrian being captured and taken away by two soldiers, witnessed by a child. |
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"The Colors of War" by an 8-year-old boy. |
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A young girl's "escape" depicts her family having to leave the building while forces from both sides clash. |
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The work "Self-Protection" describes a little girl's wish to receive protection and shelter during the war. |
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A boy's work "The Burning Neighborhood" depicts the scene of his neighborhood engulfed in flames from bombs and bullets. |
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A boy's work "Ghosts of War" reflects a boy's feelings about the death of the war in Syria. |
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The work "The Spirits in the House" reflects the feelings of a child who lost his parents in the war. |
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The work "Dream of becoming a doctor" by a child who wishes to become a healer for the people of his country. See also: The fire pan of Aleppo on the first day of silence |
According to VNE