"Violet" by Gabriela Herma

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Ended:July 6th 2017, 12:20pm EDT

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The Prize

Metal print, with resin, sparkle dust and Swarovski crystals.

The dimensions are 100x150 cm.

Gabriela Herma is a Polish fine art photographer based in London, represented by the prestigious Le Dame Art Gallery. Her work is inspired by her surroundings and led by her initial emotional response. Each photograph conceals a deeper meaning that the artist invites her viewers to explore.

Herma’s pictures are printed onto metal or resin and later worked on by hand with mixed materials such as Swarovski crystals, sparkle dust glitter and bits of broken glass. Her photographs freeze moments of emotion, which are brought to life by layering resin and reflective elements. This process injects a vitality and tangibility that invites us to step into the scene.
"Violet" is the depiction of passion for the artist. It is indeed the color symbolizing this feeling that Herma presents on a black background—black representing the darkness of the night. Passion is as fragile as a flower, even being so beautiful. Without the right nourishment, it can wither very easily.

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The Cause

Together with The Circle of Women, this International Women’s Day we are asking you to show your solidarity with the one in three women who face gender-based violence around the world.
 
The challenges women face right now are immense. Since 1911, International Women’s Day has celebrated the achievements and strength of women worldwide, yet 2023 has seen a significant rollback of rights for women across the world from Afghanistan to South Africa, Iran to the UK.

1 in 3 women around the world continue to face violence in their lifetime. Despite this horrific statistic only a tiny fraction of global funding – less than 2% - goes towards improving women’s rights and less than 1% of global aid spending targets gender-based violence.  There is SO much more to be done to bring safety and equality to our sisters, mothers and daughters everywhere. 

The Circle has made an immense difference over the years, supporting over 1.4 million people on women’s rights, but we are at a crossroads moment for women around the world. The stronger the movement is the more positive change we will see. Which is why we are asking you this International Women’s Day to #MakeAStandfor1in3 and donate to us and our grassroots partners to continue our fight in ending all violence against women.

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Item #P17436

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