The work

About the work.

This artwork depicts a woman who, on her wedding day, is confronted with memories of a violent past from her childhood. This is the case for many women who, having been conditioned to consider domestic violence as normal, enter into marriage the way one enters a slaughterhouse: in a passive posture, without resistance.This work questions the institution of marriage in our African societies, where women are asked for submission and docility, thus exerting a symbolic violence upon them.Its purpose is to raise awareness about women’s rights and domestic violence

Details

Size

58 x 99.6 x 2 cm

Rarity

Unique work

Medium

Acrylic on canvas

Year

2026