People seldom leave their email addresses when I have exhibited my artwork in the past. But Courage Ablaze evoked such an enormous response that hundreds of people left their email addresses or wrote expressions of gratitude for the Congolese women and their stories. While typing out page after page of email addresses and notes, I…
A man said, “This is not just a work of art for you; it’s a commitment. You have touched my heart.” Then he started crying. The avalanche of responses from visitors continues: Your artwork is beautiful and disturbing. A terrific tribute to the African people. Thank you for doing something to show their plight. Thank…
After another 50,000 votes were cast, more visitors weigh in on Courage Ablaze: Your art room transcends time. It’s unlike other art in that you don’t get that quick rush of awe. You have to find yourself in the room—then you’re suddenly taken over by the art and you’re taken over by the story. Anne…
Strong women can always survive. As a victim of rape myself. I applaud your help in healing. Carry on—courage! This is an amazing portrayal of sorrow, suffering, and survival. I love the stories behind your art! Your pictures of the women show their bravery! What an amazing story of courage this exhibit tells! The spirit…
Columns represent strength; they hold something up. The column displaying my painting entitled Valor connects important elements, inviting the viewer to interact with the painting through a 3-D experience. Because of its cylinder form, the column also portrays unity, or continuity. The Valor column, which displays my painting of Toni and her child, represents the…
The Flame Tree Pamela Alderman Multimedia 48×95 inches 2012 The copper tree represents the African Flame Tree, a resilient tree that showcases brilliant red flowers. The charred frames symbolize the family members slaughtered in the African holocaust. Since the beginning of the genocide, an estimated five million people—fathers, mothers, sons, daughters—have been savagely killed. To…