Exhibition

The Lost Men of Syria – Edward Jonkler at Saatchi Gallery

19 Jul 2017 – 9 Aug 2017

Regular hours

Wednesday
10:00 – 18:00
Thursday
10:00 – 18:00
Friday
10:00 – 18:00
Saturday
10:00 – 18:00
Sunday
10:00 – 18:00
Tuesday
10:00 – 18:00

Cost of entry

Free

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Saatchi Gallery

London, United Kingdom

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Edward Jonkler aims his lens at The Lost Men of Syria in his first solo exhibition of works. The Exhibition is an outreach exhibition hosted by the education department at the Saatchi Gallery.

About

Jonkler’s work examines the role of men in refugee camps, and the shifting power dynamics that can often lead to acts of radicalisation and mental illness, with once patriarchal figures becoming “lost’. Fleeing violence and the destruction of their lives around them, these men reach safety only to be trapped in a state of impermanence. 

Where traditionally these men acted as the breadwinners in a patriarchal system, working and providing for their families, as refugees they are held in limbo, unable to look to the future. Reliant on handouts to survive, they find themselves broken, spiraling into substance abuse, depression and, sometimes, violence. Torn from their established notions of masculinity and pride, they are also increasingly vulnerable to radicalization: a path that offers a perceived sense of purpose in the face of futility.

Travelling the refugee route, from desperate desert camps in Syria to the squatter camps and asylum centres of Europe, Jonkler gives powerful and profound commentary on the failures of integration. Offering a unique perspective, free from media bias, this project provides a first-hand encounter with the reality of the migrant crisis and the issues that lie under the surface.

The works are shown as part of a series of exhibitions held by The Worldwide Tribe, whose mission is to highlight human issues and leave a legacy of positive, social change. They aim to raise awareness and shift perspectives into a more inclusive, less fear-driven, narrative.

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Edward Jonkler

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