Women Life Freedom
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A free display expressing the resilience, hope and solidarity of domestic abuse survivors.
A powerful participatory textile art project created by artist Tisna Westerhof and art producer Cristiana Bottigella, in collaboration with the Iranian & Kurdish Women’s Rights Organisation (IKWRO).
Over three months, more than 30 women survivors of domestic abuse took part in artist-led workshops, creating embroidered and appliquéd textile pieces that express resilience, hope and solidarity.
The display presents three collaborative quilts: Hi Girls, I’m New, To Live Is To Rise, and We, The Women – each shaped by the stories, symbolism and collective decisions of the participants.
Rooted in the communal tradition of quilting, the works transform personal narratives into shared expressions of welcome, strength and justice.
Supported by Arts Council England, the project celebrates creativity as a tool for empowerment and connection.
Following international presentations, the quilts are exhibited at London Museum Studios before their permanent installation across IKWRO’s London refuges and offices.
More information about the project can be found at www.tisna.com.
Need to know
Drop in to the opening event of the display on Tue 13 Jan between 5–7pm. No booking required.
You can find us at London Museum Studios, Studio Smithfield, 1 East Poultry Avenue, EC1A 9PT.
We're just a few minutes away from Farringdon station.
Please get in touch with us on [email protected] for access information.
