This photographer left his gear behind while fleeing Syria. Now, he has a new exhibit

A person stands in front of 10 photos hanging on a concrete wall. — Awad Said’s very first challenge in nearly a 10 years is presently on show at St. John’s City Corridor. (Jonny Hodder/CBC)

Soon after currently being compelled to flee his home in 2013, a Syrian photographer residing in Newfoundland and Labrador has done his first new project in just about a 10 years.

In collaboration with the Association for New Canadians, Said Awad’s new venture, named “Brighter Upcoming… Together,” is on display screen at St. John’s Metropolis Corridor. The show features dozens of refugees and new Canadians living in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Awad spoke to The St. John’s Morning Show via interpreter Khaled Al Hariri.

“He’s so delighted that his shots are now viewed by men and women from unique nations and unique backgrounds,” Al Hariri claimed.

Hear | CBC’s Jonny Hodder speaks with Awad Said by way of interpreter Khaled Al Hariri about his new photo exhibit

St John’s Early morning Clearly show9:07Photo exhibit highlighting refugees and new Canadians in the metropolis

Following becoming compelled to leave his home, a Syrian photographer is acquiring a new get started in St. John’s. His new picture highlights refugees and new Canadians in the city.

Awad had labored as a photographer, videographer and movie editor in Syria, capturing weddings, sporting activities online games and a lot more given that he was 20 decades aged, explained Al Hariri. He had collected pictures devices for yrs, but was pressured to go away it behind when he fled Syria in 2013, mainly because of increased scrutiny of journalists and photographers.

“He was quite nervous of being detained with a camera,” Al Hariri said.

“He experienced to leave every thing and just shift to a different region with out everything from what he invested his existence to gather and place together.”

Four photos hanging from clips on a concrete wall. All four photos feature various people in outdoor locations. — Awad’s exhibit features newcomers in numerous destinations in and all around St. John’s. (Jonny Hodder/CBC)

Awad’s lately joined the language school with the Association of New Canadians in St. John’s, and the director found out Awad’s former images profession. The ANC then requested Awad if he’d be intrigued in accomplishing a challenge showcasing new Canadians in locations all-around the town, and he agreed.

Awad mentioned the chilly, cloudy climate manufactured for superior lighting for shots, and he was pleased with the close consequence.

“He was so thrilled and enthusiastic to see his function in St. John’s, in Canada following a extensive time of waiting for this to happen,” Al Hariri claimed.