Holy Waters at the Jerusalem Biennale
Left to right:
Holy Waters 1, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40”, 2024
Holy Waters 2, Print on Blinds, 20x20”, 2024
Holy Waters 3, Acrylic on Canvas, 40 x 40”, 2024
My Holy Waters / Hella War artworks about the plight of women abused during the Israel Hamas war will be exhibited at the Jerusalem Biennale 2024.
The exhibition ACTIVATE: A New York Women's Perspective, is curated by Hadas Glazer and produced by the Jewish Art Salon.
Curator’s statement:
Verwer’s series portrays women who have survived abuse by Hamas, immersed underwater for spiritual cleansing and renewal. Encased in a womb-like bubble, they symbolize rebirth and separation from the mundane. Water, a source of life and purification, holds profound significance in Jewish tradition. Ritual immersion signifies transformation and renewal, echoing the resilience of these women. Through her art, Verwer reflects on the pursuit of healing amidst adversity.
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April 4 – April 30, 2024.
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“ACTIVATE” showcases the evolving landscape of feminist art through the contemporary works of Jewish female artists from New York. Spanning secular and religious backgrounds, different national origins, and generations, the exhibition serves as a convergence point between feminism and the art world, particularly against the backdrop of ongoing conflicts impacting Israel and Jewish communities globally.
Artists: Siona Benjamin, Goldie Gross, Ronit levin Delgado, Joan Roth, Chelsea Steinberg Gay, Yona Verwer.
Holy Waters / Hella War 2 features a female on the front of the panels and a male on the back. Filmed while installing the exhibit.
