The art of peace Rebuilding lives after conflict

The art of peace Rebuilding lives after conflict Case study: Angola 1

Christian Aid/Paul Hackett ‘There is a spirit here… which I hope to do justice to in the work that I produce. ’ John Keane, war artist 2

‘I was so happy when the war finished because it meant we could leave the forest. ’ Painting by John Keane Bush Eduardo (12) 3

Painting by John Keane Country 4

Brothers Paintings by John Keane 5

Painting by John Keane Mine 6

Arsenal Painting by John Keane 7

Angolan conflict (1961 -2002) The groups that successfully fought for independence (1961 -1974) splintered: MPLA: Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola UNITA: National Union for the Total Independence of Angola 8

Christian Aid/David Rose 9

Christian Aid/David Rose ‘We all know what a tree looks like. But we had to work out how to construct it. Then we started to work. As for the foliage, that was another discussion. We had to find light pieces. Then we found the part of the AK 47 that sits above the barrel. ’ Mathé (The Tree of Life artist) 10

Christian Aid/David Rose ‘Help us then, now, Lord, to work for that day when nation shall not lift up sword against nation, when tanks will be beaten into tractors. ’ Rev Joseph Lowry, Benediction and the Inauguration of President Barack Obama, 2009 11

Shanty Painting by John Keane 12

Painting by John Keane Bridge 13

‘If through our wisdom we could secure elementary human needs, there would be no need for weapons of war. ’ Mahatma Gandhi 14

‘We can’t have a better future without forgiveness. But it doesn’t mean we forget; we tolerate. I’m hopeful for the future and have committed myself to peace education. I found my happiness working with people – telling part of my suffering to young people so they know suffering will one day come to an end. ’ Luis Samacumbi 15