Escaping Wars and Waves, Olivier Kugler’s powerful account of the Syrian Refugee crisis, to be published by Myriad Editions

Escaping War and Waves by Olivier Kugler

Myriad Editions will publish Escaping War and Waves by award-winning reportage graphic artist Oliver Kugler soon, and if you’re in any way curious about the plight of refugees in the 21st century, you should buy this book.

Escaping War and Waves is a stunning collection of  Olivier Kugler‘s compelling series of evocative drawings documenting the experiences of Syrian refugees he met in Iraqi Kurdistan, Greece, France, Germany, Switzerland and England, mostly on assignment for Médecins Sans Frontières.

Escaping Wars and Waves - art by Olivier Kugler

Oliver is an incredible, thoughtful and talented artist who I’ve had the pleasure of interviewing at a previous Lakes International Comic Art Festival. I’m in awe of his work and dedication, to be frank – especially given the stories he’s telling through his work, which can at times be heart breaking – but also, life affirming.

Escaping Wars and Waves - art by Olivier Kugler

Based on many interviews, and hundreds of reference photos, Oliver’s beautifully observed drawings of his interviewees bring to life their location – a room, a camp, on the road. His reporting of their stories is peppered with snatches of conversation and images of the objects that have become such a significant part of their lives.

He’s been commissioned by Médecins Sans Frontières and published in The GuardianPort, Le Monde Diplomatique and many other publications. A portfolio, ‘Waiting State’, published in Harpers, portraying Syrians Kugler met in Iraqi Kurdistan, was the overall winner of the Association of Illustrators World Illustration Awards in 2015.

Oliver’s many awards also include overall winner of both the V&A Illustration Awards in 2011 and the AOI Gold Award in 2004 and 2008.

Drawings from Escaping Wars and Waves will be exhibited at The Print House Gallery, Hackney during Refugee Week (18th – 24th June 2018), and if you’re in London do try and get to see this. They’re stunning, in my view.

Escaping War and Waves will be published on 5th July 2018 by Myriad Editions in partnership with Penn State University Press in North America. Work from the project will be exhibited at The Print House Gallery, 18 Ashwin St, Hackney, London E8 3DL during Refugee Week (18-24 June 2018)

• Olivier Kugler Official Site: olivierkugler.com

Eye Magazine: Olivier Kugler – Bearing Witness

We Make It Projects – Escaping War and Waves

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