International art show to highlight problem of human trafficking, other humanitarian issues

[aesop_image imgwidth=”500px ” img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Human-trafficking-art-show-1.jpeg” align=”center” lightbox=”on” caption=”“Mercy,” oil on canvas by Laura Contreras” captionposition=”center”] Hellada Gallery, 117 Linden Ave., is currently hosting an art show that brings attention to contemporary sources of suffering, in particular, the issue of human trafficking.
[aesop_image imgwidth=”200px ” img=”http://www.signaltribunenewspaper.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/Human-trafficking-art-show-2.jpg” align=”right” lightbox=”on” caption=”“Hope,” colored pencil on paper by Laura Canteros” captionposition=”right”] According to curator Alejandra Menduina Schneider, the project seeks to raise awareness about “the daily violence that people suffer each and every day, such as economic violence, hunger and also, among others, the 20th century’s most common form of slavery— human trafficking.”
The exhibit, entitled Art for Non-violence, will feature the work of more than 100 artists from different countries on five continents.
An opening reception will take place at the gallery on Saturday, Nov. 7 from 6pm to 9pm. The exhibit will be on display through Monday, Nov. 15.
For more information, visit hellada.us .

Total
0
Shares