works by william pham, 2005-present
100x450 - 34 - these soldiers, these ghosts, such light
We will call them John, Jane, and James. You must understand the delicacy of the situation. Look at their painted faces; look at their smiles. They are warm but tentative. Not everyone has a soul, but these children -- they have souls, bright and beautiful. But look at John; he does not smile. Why does he not smile? What is there not to smile about?
You must understand the delicacy of the situation. Please help us; you, you have so much, and they have so little, and they have killed so many people with their guns and their small hands.
copyright (c) 2007 by william pham
photo credit (c) 2007 natalie huynh