Hello to the Dartmouth class of ’85,
I just returned from spending a week in Amman, Jordan, with a group of lawyers from Philadelphia, Detroit, and London, as well as a journalist and a photographer from the states interviewing victims of torture from Iraq. Each day, I listened to interviews with the victims as I made dry point portraits of the victims. Many of these portraits have text that I write down as I hear it from the translators. When I return to Philadelphia late this spring, I will print these portraits, along with the texts into either a portfolio or an artist’s book. I am put daily reports on my website, under the “news” section, which describe the interviews as well as my thoughts. I thought I would let you know about the project, as it is truly fascinating, and I am very privileged to have been invited. This project is partially funded with a grant from the Independence Foundation, and the 5 County Arts Fund. www.danielheyman.com
