‘Speaking Out’ is a collaborative project and exhibition between Embrace Arts, the University of Leicester’s Art Centre, the School of Modern Languages and ‘Life Story Writing’. The project will promote awareness of the processes of healing from the trauma of violence against women and girls; communicate women’s experiences through contemporary art and from their testimonies; foster a dialogue about the connection between violence and mental health; break the secrecy and silence about the prevalence of abuse against the disabled; inspire confidence by speaking out to empower women and girls.

The artworks on display will demonstrate that art can educate us about the effects of violence perpetrated against women and girls. The exhibition will foster the engagement of survivors with the process that can help overcome traumatic experiences and promote a positive view of women’s forms of resistance and empowerment through art.

The exhibition will include, but is not limited to, photography, painting small sculpture and assemblage, drawing, ceramics, film, music, creative writing, poetry, collaborative artwork, illustration (including digital) and small installation.

For more information contact chrissie@lifestorywriting.co.uk

http://speaking-out.co.uk/artists/