For this mural, located at 3740 12th Street NE in Washington, DC, I partnered with the local organization
DASH (District Alliance for Safe Housing), which provides refuge and services to victims of domestic violence. I interviewed DASH workers as well as clients, who shared their experiences with me. Out of these interviews I created a mural design that tells the story of a woman and her child who went through the pain and trauma of domestic violence. They now look toward a brighter future with the support of family, friends, and a case worker, and are joined by women of many backgrounds, showing that this issue is universal across race, ethnicity and nationality. Special thanks to our host site, Brookland Cafe, and to our many individual sponsors who made this project possible!
Check out the project blog with pics of the mural and the official Public Unveiling event by clicking here!
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Detail from the left side of the mural, showing the woman's pain as she attempts
to leave her domestic violence situation. Her child also suffers.
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| This issue is relevant to woman of all background, from all over the world. |
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the mural being completed
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| The all- women drum group Batalá played at the mural inauguration. |
