J. Luan is an Iranian refugee who started painting in detention on Manus Island PNG. He is currently a political prisoner under Australian Border Force Policies in Papua New Guinea, where he has been detained illegally for over 3 years.
A personal message from the artist:
‘I am a refugee who has left offshore detention Island because of mental and physical illness and I came to Port Moresby. They are not supporting me adequately because I did not sign the resettlement in Papua New Guinea. I don’t like charity or begging of people to get financial support but I use my talent to survive in these harsh conditions. Art to me is like dancing with the brush, no need for a plan, just moving with what comes from deep within.’
Luan is hoping to study art and start a new life in Australia. He is in urgent need of funds for essentials and hopes his art will touch many people.
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