'We are trying to transform instruments of war into symbols of beauty and hope. In this way, we want to show that people can overcome suffering and build a better future, ' Syrian copper engraver says
Syrian copper craftsman Enes al-Misri:
"We are transforming objects that were once used to kill children, women, and innocent people into works of art today. We want people to see beauty and life, not death and destruction, when they look at them."
Syrian copper craftsman Basil Bakbo:
"These are silent witnesses of the past. Every piece we can preserve is a cultural heritage that must be passed on to future generations."