A POIGNANT exhibition at Worcester Cathedral aims to shine a light on gender-based violence.
The In[Visible] Exhibition is a joint venture between artist Stephanie Green and the cathedral to mark 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence 2024.
Installed in the Lady Chapel, the exhibition features a series of ethereal voile panels adorned by the words of survivors.
The 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence is an annual international campaign that kicks off on November 25, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, and runs until December 10, Human Rights Day.
Inspired by the concept ‘behind closed doors’, this installation is an intimate exploration of the silent, unseen realities faced by people who have endured gender-based violence.
It offers a poignant juxtaposition – delicate fabrics moving gently, veiling the harsh and painful words of those who have shared their stories.
Each panel has been developed through community workshops and guided by those with lived experience, whose voices are represented in this piece. The contrast of softness and suffering is designed to draw light to an area often shrouded in silence.
This exhibition stands as both a tribute to the resilience of survivors and a call for everyone to confront the violence that often remains invisible.
The exhibition is supported by Worcester BID, UK Shared Prosperity Fund – Worcester City Council, JOY Project – Worcester Community Trust, Mothers’ Union, and Worcester Cathedral,
For more information visit www.worcestercathedral.org.uk/whats-on/in-visible-exhibition
