Detail from 'Four Avega Women' © Helen Wilson 2003
A powerful and moving portrayal of the aftermath of genocide in Rwanda goes on display at Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from October 16.
Making Sense: A Rwandan Story marks the tenth anniversay of the genocide and features the work of British artist Helen Wilson, who visited Rwanda in 2002.
"Trying to make sense of what happened in Rwanda has been at the heart of my work for nearly a decade,” explains Helen. “I want to express through this exhibition as much as possible about Rwanda as it is today - the beauty and the tragedy, and the dignity and grace of its people in the aftermath of the genocide.”
The exhibition features ten large-scale paintings, which tell a moving story of personal dignity, courage and survival.
Running alongside the exhibition are a variety of events and activities, including a Young People’s Parliament debate surrounding wider issues raised by the exhibition and a showing of a documentary made by the Rwandan director/producer, Eric Kabera.
The MAC will also be screening an award-winning documentary of Helen Wilson’s visit to Rwanda to coincide with the exhibition.
Making Sense: A Rwandan Story is at the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery from October 16 to January 23, admission free.
