Historical information

Phil Berry was undertaking a Master of Arts when he completed this artwork.

This item is part of the Federation University Art Collection. The Art Collection features over 1000 works and was listed as a 'Ballarat Treasure' in 2007.

Physical description

This work reflects the life of refugees who were often fleeing conflict and persecution and spending their savings risking their life and that of their families."Their journey should remind us all of how lucky we Australians are, ... We need to understand conflict and its consequences, and help anyone affected by it. We need to think about the meaning of peace to us. We need to work for it, embrace it, and everyone who seeks it."

Winner of the 2001 Lucato Peace Price