In Ukraine, Medecins Sans Frontieres provides support for those affected by the ongoing conflict. Visits to hospitals and rehabilitation centers reveal the personal toll of war. Traumas manifest as physical and emotional scars on individuals. In one instance, a psychiatrist helped a soldier recover feeling in his paralyzed hand using materials that invoked strong memories. Conversations with patients about memories and the concept of victory showcase a deep sense of loss and longing for peace. The complexities of war are vividly depicted through the unique experiences of those enduring its effects.
I sketched the precise way in which war is mapped on individual bodies and listened to the stories behind their scars.
The MSF psychiatrist used tiny scraps of textured materials intended to evoke strong memories to help a soldier regain feeling in his paralysed hand.
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