The experiences and clients’ repeated issues that Liew has witnessed over the past two decades led her to look at stateless people through a more systemic lens — and ultimately write Ghost Citizens.
Jamie Chai Yun Liew
Expertly recounting the experiences of becoming a parent and the trials and tribulations of migrant, Liew highlights the similarities of the experiences.
Rachel Kalpana James, one of the artists involved with the exhibition, explains that all the artists who contributed to There’s Room have had experiences or a personal connection to migration. Each artist has a unique story about crossing borders—some have lived in Ottawa for many years, whereas others have recently arrived.
