The artist Elina Chauvet called on all willing members of IESA arts&culture to take part in reproducing her work “Zapatos Rojos” (Red Shoes), created as part of the exhibition “YES AND MORE NO” to be held from October 11 to 13, 2018 at the Espace Thorigny.
“Yes And More No” addresses sexual violence against women through an artistic approach. The creation of this work took place on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 13:00, in the courtyard garden of IESA arts&culture (1 Cité Griset, 75011, Paris).
Under the Indian summer sun and in the middle of the garden, the MBA students set about covering women’s shoes collected through the school in blood-red paint. The collection, launched through a call for donations on social media, was also a success. Students gathered a good thirty pairs of exclusively women’s shoes.
This artwork challenges us about the murders and violence against women in Mexico. A tragedy that has not been sufficiently highlighted by the media, art, writing or cinema.
The exhibition seeks to examine the subject of sexual violence through a novel approach, investigating the emotional response that some of the artists experienced after sexual abuse. Indeed, several of the artists whose works are on display have experienced some form of sexual abuse and have expressed their personal feelings through one or more works.
Artworks become both tools of healing and cure for the artists, and also a means and a medium to denounce the terrible acts they suffered. The issue was already crucial for some artists because of their commitment and long fight against violence of all kinds, offering a unique perspective on the subject.
This event is an opportunity to reflect together on the victims, while actively working to raise public awareness.