‘AMWB’ is an ongoing visual research into the perception and biases that exist in relation to migration within Europe (Schengenzone).

By photographing a wide variety of people and places in the trail of migration, distinctions tend to blur, making it more difficult for viewers to trust their first impressions, perception or their media-trained instincts.

Through photography Ans Brys attempts to create a visual unanimity and to rehumanize the people being photographed, no matter who they are. In the end we all have to eat, sleep, love, shower, travel. We all want freedom and safety.

“Alle Menschen werden Brüder” (All people become Brothers) is an extract from the European anthem, referring to the brotherhood of a united nation.

It is precisely this unity that is lacking in the European approach to the influx of refugees, resulting in a humanitarian crisis.