#Dobbiscas

Evaluation:	UIC: Not Available	Material: Charcoal and ink on paper	Resolution: 1644X1494
Given to a stranger in: Bishops Castel	Status: Unclaimed	Purchase/Claimable: Yes	Size: 401.80KB \| 2MP
Title: #Dobbiscas	Category: Drawings	Contact Artist: Here	Approx. Physical Size: 4x4cm

Drawing

The story behind the artwork.

In the annals of modern society, such an encounter unfurls a disheartening tale. Imagine, if you will, the ethereal realm of technology connecting distant voices—where a simple call, ostensibly for insurance, unveils a narrative steeped in prejudice and disbelief.

Upon this telephonic voyage, an eager seeker of security was confronted with a disheartening reality: a dialogue marred by time’s relentless march and tainted by the shadows of negativity. The pursuit of insurance, a sanctuary for the safeguarding of one’s abode, became an ordeal laced with disillusionment. The quest led to brokers who, in their wisdom, unearthed a company of promising repute, offering competitive rates that could ostensibly cocoon the seeker’s dwelling in financial safety. Alas, the fates decreed a different course. The underwriters at Modus Insurance, custodians of risk, cast a cold gaze upon the supplicant.

In a bewildering twist, the underwriters, entrusted with the duty of discernment, turned away the seeker. The reason? A matter as fundamental as one’s very identity—a matter of nationality. Even with the coveted pre-settled status, an emblem of lawful residence, and rights mirroring those of a British citizen in all but suffrage, the gates of insurance remained sealed, solely due to an accident of birthplace. Enraged by this affront, within the labyrinth of that infuriating call, art emerged from the crucible of frustration. The seeker, armed with pen and ink, channeling the symphony of discontent, etched an eloquent gesture of dissent on a humble letter envelope. A symbolic act, perhaps, but one that encapsulated the feelings of many marginalized souls facing similar tribulations.

A formal complaint, adorned with eloquence and righteousness, was dispatched to the underwriters. It bore witness to a person burdened not by transgressions or malintent but by the simple accident of origin. Discrimination in its purest form, a phenomenon that should find no footing in the modern tapestry of society, was exposed. To ponder that in the great expanse of 2023, within the confines of the revered British Isles, home insurance—so fundamental to the sanctity of one’s abode—could be denied based on the color of one’s passport, strikes a dissonant chord. This wasn’t just an instance of denial; it was a revelation of nationalism veiled as policy, a stark reminder that the struggle for equality and acceptance still echoes through the corridors of time.

In this microcosm of an experience, the seeker bore witness to the ugly face of prejudice, leaving a lingering question: In a world that cherishes diversity and inclusivity, how can such archaic barriers persist, denying those who call a place home by every right except a label? The quest for answers continues, fueled by the fervor of justice and the timeless battle against discrimination.