It appears that all the little girls around the world have heard about the Disney characters. These little girls were uplifted by having the chance to be a princess.
Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees
By Marisa Kabas
Mar 7, 2016, 4:32pm CT
Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees
The Daily Dot
For young Syrian refugees, life is hardly a fairytale. But thanks to a project from a Syrian artist and a local photography studio, some women in a refugee camp were able to feel like princesses for a day.
In a series called “Once Upon A War,” Saint Hoax, an anonymous Beirut-based artist, teamed up with Plastik Studios to bring a bit of joy and levity to a refugee camp in Akkar in Northern Lebanon.
“As a result of the Syrian civil war, 4.6 million Syrians have become refugees. As a Syrian citizen myself and as a human, I felt the need to help,” Saint Hoax wrote onhis project's website.
For the past two months, the artist, along with Plastik Studios and an non-governmental organization called MALAAK have worked to allow the children in Akkar to do a bit of dreaming. Two weeks ago, it all came to fruition, just in time for International Women's Day on March 7. Saint Hoax spoke to the girls who were photographed, and got to hear about the princesses they loved the most and their hopes for life outside the camp.
“The campaign was Saint Hoax's idea,” Eli Rezkallah, creative director at Plastik Studios, told the Daily Dot in an email. Plastik represents Saint Hoax and they partnered with MALAAK to bring the project to life. Belle’s iconic saffron gown, Snow White’s dress, Sleeping Beauty’s bubblegum gown, and others were provided in an array of sizes thanks to friends of MALAAK.
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Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees?
Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees
By Marisa Kabas
Mar 7, 2016, 4:32pm CT
Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees
The Daily Dot
For young Syrian refugees, life is hardly a fairytale. But thanks to a project from a Syrian artist and a local photography studio, some women in a refugee camp were able to feel like princesses for a day.
In a series called “Once Upon A War,” Saint Hoax, an anonymous Beirut-based artist, teamed up with Plastik Studios to bring a bit of joy and levity to a refugee camp in Akkar in Northern Lebanon.
“As a result of the Syrian civil war, 4.6 million Syrians have become refugees. As a Syrian citizen myself and as a human, I felt the need to help,” Saint Hoax wrote onhis project's website.
For the past two months, the artist, along with Plastik Studios and an non-governmental organization called MALAAK have worked to allow the children in Akkar to do a bit of dreaming. Two weeks ago, it all came to fruition, just in time for International Women's Day on March 7. Saint Hoax spoke to the girls who were photographed, and got to hear about the princesses they loved the most and their hopes for life outside the camp.
“The campaign was Saint Hoax's idea,” Eli Rezkallah, creative director at Plastik Studios, told the Daily Dot in an email. Plastik represents Saint Hoax and they partnered with MALAAK to bring the project to life. Belle’s iconic saffron gown, Snow White’s dress, Sleeping Beauty’s bubblegum gown, and others were provided in an array of sizes thanks to friends of MALAAK.
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Beirut-based artist throws Disney princess party for refugees?
