Dimensions: 50 x 50 cm with 15 mm white border - signed - Open Edition 

Paper: 250gsm / Matt Coated Art Paper

JBOY's powerful artwork explores the psychological and physical effects of immigration, with a particular emphasis on the anguish that children endure. The youngster at the forefront, perched atop a vivid pink inflatable flamingo, represents purity and carefree living. This, however, stands in sharp contrast to the darker background tones, which depict migrants being carried by a crowded raft—a moving depiction of the difficult circumstances experienced by individuals escaping their homes in search of safety.

The vivid pink flamingo, which is frequently connected to joy and freedom, serves as a potent metaphor for the gap that exists between childhood innocence and the trauma that many young immigrants experience. The two conflicting parts are surrounded by a serene yet unnerving water, which heightens the piece's emotional impact. With the deft use of colour and composition, JBOY draws attention to the stark contrast between safety and danger while provoking contemplation on the predicament of immigrant children who are forced into stressful and changing circumstances. This work is a potent visual reflection on the global immigration dilemma and how it affects the most disadvantaged and young people worldwide.