Art exploring survivorship and the effects of abuse in care are to go on show in a Wellington exhibition, including this work by rangatahi survivor Karah Mackie. Photo: Supplied
The stories of survivors of abuse in state care will be told through art, music and creative performances in an exhibition about to open in Wellington.
The three day event, He Kura Toiora, will be on show at the Te Auaha Gallery between 2 and 4 August, hosted by Te Roopū Toiora - a national group for survivors of abuse in faith and state-based care.
The event will feature a range of visual and performing arts to bring awareness to survivors' stories and mark the release of the Royal Commission of Inquiry's report into abuse in care.
A close up excerpt from a sculpture in the "Suffer the Children" installation of quasi church artefacts, by artist Lizzi Yates, exploring which stories are privileged or concealed and the protection of power through the illusion of sanctity and silencing of abuse. Photo: Supplied/ Diane Stoppard
Deputy Chair of Te Roopū Toiora Neta Kerepeti said the exhibition is "by survivors for survivors" and holds a vision of uplifting the voices of survivors through art.
She said many of the artists are excited to be showcasing their work, and some will be doing so for the first time.
The work on show include spoken word, poetry, film, painting and sculpture.
A close up from a painting that will be part of the exhibition, by Te Roopū Toiora member Karah Mackie. Photo: Supplied