The document describes a tree of life art installation that represents the heritage and countries of origin of various people now living in Australia. It includes photos of the creation of the tree with flags and leaves to represent roots and gifts. There are also group photos of proud artists and attendees admiring the installation at an art gallery exhibition with the theme of freedom from fear.

1. Tree of Life

2. Karen, Australian and Chin flags

3. Photos of the making of the tree, and our own stories.‘Tree of Life’ written in Thai (above).

5. Biak Ki Group photo for the newspaper. Leaves.

6. Roots Represent where we come from, our heritage, our countries, our land, our languages and our people.

7. Rem & the tree.

8. Robert, (Chin) & Ly (Cambodian),Now living in Australia and studying English.

10. Sui Tin & Jane admiring the tree at the Red Earth Art Gallery in Mooroolbark (with Nay Ta Gay’s paintings behind). ‘Freedom from Fear’ was the theme.

11. Proud artist – posing for the newspaper!

12. Hsa Hay and Pahay Proud at the exhibition

13. Jane & Pahay In front of Hsa Hay’s Painting.

14. Hsa Hay, Pahay, Jane & Robyn And the tree of life..

15. Biak Ki, Cerku with the Chin (left) and Karen (right) models in traditional dress.

16. Janet & Jane with the models

17. Excursion -2y

18. Flowers (and fruit) represent the gifts we receive. Thank you 2y, you are my gift. -Jane.