This image manipulation serves as a powerful and poignant representation of the global crisis of femicide, a term used to describe murders of women because of their gender. The image highlights the tragic reality that many of these murders take place in the domestic circle, often by their own partners.
The artwork shows a woman slowly disappearing into a wall, a metaphor for the invisibility and obliteration of women's lives through domestic violence and femicide. Her face and hands are just visible, clinging to the surface, but the rest of her body has already partially dissolved into the wall, symbolising how these women disappear from society's view.
The inspiration for this concept came from the brutal murder of Pınar Gültekin in Turkey and Poland's disturbing attempts to legalise domestic violence. These events underline the need to pay attention to and fight against femicide and domestic violence.
This image manipulation calls for awareness and action against the global issue of femicide and domestic violence. It reminds us that these crimes should not be ignored and that the victims deserve a voice and recognition. The work invites viewers to reflect on their role in making these issues visible and supporting victims.
It all started with a4 paper and HB pencils. As a child I was often impressed by how beautiful the world around me was. The urge to capture this beautiful world, and to show the people around me what I saw, was actually there from the beginning. If.. Read more…
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany
Germany
Germany
Germany
Netherlands
Netherlands
Germany
Netherlands
Germany