JouJou Prochaska Champions Women through her Art

A talented artist from Syria, JouJou has exhibited many times at Bountiful/Davis Art Center. She and her husband, Werner, have lived in Bountiful for many years.  Her work is always interesting and creative.  This piece, in particular, struck me as it has a powerful message.  It was exhibited at BDAC recently in the 'Conversations in Culture' exhibit. The piece is made with antique cloth constructed in a collage with gold script around the edges. 

"I was always against the restriction of women freedom of expression and the inequality in some middle Eastern countries In the name of Islam ,  Islam respects women , but uneducated controlling men manipulate Islamic teachings to there own benefits and desire."

 

Here is the translation of the script surrounding the painting. from right to left:

  We want Freedom,  We want Democracy,  We want equality,   we want Knowledge ,   we want education,  we want respect,  we want happiness,   we want our rights...
sincerely  joujou