Zaboo Mosaic
 

ABOUT SILENT VOICES V
Under the Patronage of 
H. H. Sheikha Fatima Bint Mubarak
Mother of Nation
'Silent Voices V' is the fifth exhibition of art created by residents of Ewa'a Shelters for Victims of Human Trafficking and is the result of a series of art workshops involving 17 Ewa'a residents over the course of six months at the shelters in Abu Dhabi.
The creative process was led by artists Jennifer Simon, Kate Carter and Isabelle Alves da Silva Neves with several sessions help in the inspirational surroundings of L'atelier des Arts. Jennifer says, " Being able to help people who have never created or even thought about making art is a unique experience. They often start off shy and reluctant but gradually they overcome this fear and their confidence grows as they improve in skill. They are strong, enthusiastic and continually amaze me with the way they overcome tragedy and look towards a brighter future. As well as paintings, this years exhibition incorporates mosaic and dolls. There is a sense of nostalgia in the works with the yearning for happiness, childhood innocence and wanting to be back with their families."
The resulting artworks not only reflect each residents sense of personal achievement but also show the transformative role of the visual arts in assisting residents along the road to recovery. The exhibition conveys the experiences, dreams and ambitions of a unique group of women who have suffered tremendous psychological and physical trauma.