Sunday, November 30, 2014

Dragons of the Oil Sea

dragons guarding desert island
In support of a former art school classmate presently imprisoned in deteriorating conditions. See vice.com report: Saudi Princesses Claim King Is Confining and Drugging Them.

Who is on the island? (From left to right)
  • Gala the labrador - She passed away this year after she and her human companions (Jawaher and Sahar) underwent a prolonged period of food deprivation. You can see Gala's 'before starvation' and 'after starvation' photos here.
  • Jawaher Al Saud- youngest sister of artist/activist Sahar Al Saud. She and Sahar are held captive in a seaside compound while their 2 sisters, Hala and Maha, are imprisoned at other locations. Go to SocialBombing.org campaign for the release of the four women.
  • Sahar Al Saud - a painter and sculptor who is passionate about Saudi human rights. For months, she and Jawaher have been surviving under house arrest by distilling water and scavenging for food from the sea. Read her interview with muftah.org.
  • Tosca the cat - beloved companion to Sahar and Jawaher . Tosca passed away in 2009, leaving behind Gala the Labrador, Gracia the German Shepherd and Jade, another cat. Gala has since died.