The artist Helen Wilson?s journey to Rwanda has inspired a powerful and moving portrayal of the aftermath of genocide in Rwanda. ?Making Sense: A Rwandan Story? is a collaborative project, at the heart of which eleven large-scale paintings tell a story of personal dignity, courage and survival.
Helen Wilson has been painting images of Rwanda since the 1994 genocide, which claimed the lives of over a million people in 100 days. Having met survivors and visited the genocide sites, she has created works that show both the beauty of Rwanda and the resilience of its people. Describing the project, she said ?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. I want to represent what I saw clearly and accurately, to offer understanding and hope for the future.? The project has also involved poet Shiloh Harmitt and musician/ composer Richard Chadwick, who have created new poems and a soundtrack to accompany the paintings.
The exhibition runs at the City Museum & Art Gallery, Queens Road, Bristol until November 23.
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