Domestic violence thrives in our country because it is typically ignored by those not directly involved, and suppressed by those who are. The topic continues to be shrouded in a silence motivated by intimidation, shame and the fear of stigmatization. Sometimes financial dependence prevents victims from speaking out, and sometimes cultural expectations are to blame. South Africa boasts one of the most progressive Constitutions in the world and yet our advancement towards human dignity, safety and personal fulfillment will continue to be dogged as long as prejudice, ignorance and social inequality muddy the waters.
As the curators of Domestic, we approached a select group of some of South Africa’s most hard-hitting women artists to engage with this complex and often sensitive topic.
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Artists: Jodi Bieber, Reshma Chhiba, Hannelie Coetzee, Penny George, Gabrielle Goliath, Nadine Hutton, Alison Kearney, Nandipha Mntambo, Zanele Muholi & Diane Victor
Essay by: Jacki McInnes & Melissa Mboweni
Curators: Jacki McInnes & Melissa Mboweni
Gallery: GoetheonMain, Johannesburg
Dates: 2 August 2009 – 28 August 2009
Website: (review) https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-sunday-independent/20090823/282076272891594h
Pages: 50
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