Guests at the Strokes of Resilience: Empowerment through Art exhibition.
Saksi Malaysia and Women's Aid Organisation (WAO) held an art exhibition to raise funds for WAO's work with survivors of domestic violence on International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and in conjunction with the annual 16 days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign,
Titled 'Strokes of Resilience: Empowerment through Art', the exhibition is Saksi's way of giving artists a platform to advocate for the elimination of violence against women.
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Guests at the Strokes of Resilience: Empowerment through Art exhibition.
Chong says survivors often hide the violence they've experienced instead of seeking help, and this is what his artwork is about.
Guests who attended the exhibition had the opportunity to show their talent and interpretation of the theme in an art jam session.
Savant artist Wan Jamila and her art manager-cum-guardian Noor Sa’adah.
Twelve-year-old Sanayah is the youngest participant in the exhibition.
Han says his art depicts a woman going through sexual harassment with stickers representing the different types of violence she experiences.
Savant artist Wan Jamila with her artwork entitled 'Emotions'.
A painting by Memeto Jack titled 'My Body Is Not A Public Space'.
Toofan with his artwork titled 'Sexual Harassment Faced by Women In Public Transport'.
Saksi coordinator Astrid Van Dort.
The Strokes of Resilience: Empowerment through Art exhibition is organised by Saksi and WAO in conjunction with International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women and the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender Based Violence campaign.
WAO executive director Sumitra Visvanathan.
