Taking a stand against gender-based violence, the show is an urgent call to RISE together to work towards creating safe communities and a nonviolent future. It is also a tribute to those who have suffered or lost their lives: rest in power, we know who you are and you are remembered for lighting the way, in a dark time, towards a better future. One we would like to raise daughters in.
In a time of pain and heightened emotion for all of us, RISE focuses on the positive outcomes of sharing stories and a culture of support. How do we channel this powerful energy into positive change? How do we rise up stronger than before? How do we contribute beyond hashtag activism? With this exhibition, ANON. aims to share a positive message that is forward-looking and seeks to work towards social transition and healing through open communication and creative expression.
RISE launched at a 4-day pop-up in October 2019. For 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence the RISE exhibition moves to another, larger venue (44 on Long) with new work by ten artists added to the roster.
16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence is an international campaign to challenge violence against women and girls. The campaign runs every year from 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, to 10 December, International Human Rights Day.
The show runs daily from 25 November to 10 December, with an open night on First Thursday 5 December.
Proceeds of art sales are being donated to Nonceba.org, an organisation doing important work rehabilitating women and children survivors of sexual abuse. You can support this important cause by ordering artworks and prints online from anonpopup.com or donating directly to the organisation.
Featuring: Mariette Momberg (poster artwork), Carin Bester, Lindeka Qampi, Kilmany-Jo Liversage, Grace Cross, Kathryn Harmer Fox, Thembi Mthembu, Nicky Newman, Ellena Lourens, Andy Mason (N.D. Mazin), Mareli Esterhuizen, Mariëtte Kotzé, Driekie van Wyk, Pony of the Sea (Katya Wagner), Adele van Heerden, Alka Dass, Alyssa Smith (OFYT), Amy Simons, Jabu Nadia Newman, Ayanda Ndamane, Bianca Oosthuizen, Caitlin Montague & Natasha Liow (We See You), Cathy Rogers, Conform, Gabriela Charlotte, Ivan Smith, Kimon Bisogno, Lauren LaRouge, Leah Mann, Lizzy Muholi, Mary Wiggill, Masechaba Khoza, Meagan Meredith, Mercury Duma, Michael Chandler, Mia Holmberg Karlsson, Mishal Weston, Mishka Coopoosammy, Nicole Gibbons, Osamah Atif, Pia Truscott, Richard Winter, Sarah Jayne Fell (ANON. founder and curator), SistaazHood/Jan Hoek/Duran Lantink, Sinovuyo Matolengwe, Sophie Cope, Tabitha Guy, Temweka Chirwa, Xanthe Scout and Yashmeen Khan.