(Former political prisoners “jailed” by pages of the 2008 Constitution containing Articles to be reviewed). The future of Burma is at stake: in order to have “free and fair” elections in 2015 in Burma (Myanmar), many constitutional changes need to be undertaken by the quasi-civilian government. This would allow the people to elect whomever they like, encourage national reconciliation and protect human rights, which under the previous military junta were among the worst in the world. This series is a homage to people risking prison and even their lives in their struggle for a long-cherished goal of democracy and freedom.
In the Quest for Utopia
The future of Burma is at stake: in order to have “free and fair†elections in 2015 in Burma (Myanmar), many constitutional changes need to be undertaken by the quasi-civilian government.
Myanmar’s future over the past two years has taken an unexpectedly bright turn, although prospects toward stability and ongoing democracy are uncertain. Burma today is indeed at a crucial point. With the parliamentary elections to be held in 2015, there may be finally a possibility for the country to establish a meaningful democracy, for the first time since General Ne Win’s coup d’état in 1962. With signs of continuing reform, the parliament has agreed to review Myanmar’s military-written 2008 constitution. This is vital to having free and fair elections in 2015. Constitutional reform would allow the people of Myanmar to elect whomever they like, encourage national reconciliation and protect human rights, which under the previous military junta were among the worst in the world.
No single issue may play a more critical role in Burma’s possible transition to a free and democratic country than the release of its political prisoners. “In the Quest for Utopia†is a homage to people risking prison and even their lives in their struggle for a long-cherished goal of democracy and freedom.
Technique: Extra deep box frame, separating image from glass. Printed image of a former political prisoner in the background. Printed glass with one of the pages of 2008 Constitution with at least one Article to be reviewed, written on it.