"War is neither glamorous, nor attractive. It is monstrous. Its very nature is of tragedy and suffering." - Dalai Lama

Wars are fought because of the political agenda of those who hold the reins of power. The destruction, devastation, loss of human life and suffering are the consequences that innocent people and their families suffer. History repeats itself. As human beings we have been fighting for centuries and yet we have not changed our ways.

This painting takes you back to the time when France and England were at war with each other. The effect of this war spread to wherever their colonies were,

In this painting you see Evangeline looking at the ship leaving with her soul mate, Gabriel, knowing in her heart that she may never see him again. In the distance the ravaging fires are burning her village.

This painting presents the story of forced separation of a loving couple, Evangeline and Gabriel, which has become a symbol of the suffering of the Acadians during the deportation of 1755. The fires were set to burn the homes of Acadians, leaving them homeless. They were forced to board on ships with or without their family members. The ships were sent to different destinations. As a result the family members were never united.

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