Tompalski's Boxers were inspired by the Female Afghan Boxing Club in Kabul
Tompalski's new work is based on and inspired by pictures of the Afghan women who train in the basement of the Kabul stadium where the Taliban used to publicly execute women accused of adultery. Sadaf Rahimi, a female boxer from Afghanistan who made history by being the first Afghan female boxer to be invited to the Olympics recounts, “In Afghanistan, there is so much violence and prejudice towards women. Because of that, when I come here and box, I feel freedom. Here we are all girls, and we talk with each other and practice. Here is freedom for me and for every girl.”
Artist Sherry Tompalski's new show at the Gage Gallery opens on Feb 23, (5-8pm) featuring her Female Boxers."This work began as large graphite drawings that are torn up and reassembled with fragments of musical scores, portraying the process of coming undone, reforming and coming together. The Boxers incorporate a fragmented, difficult history which hopefully with healing and strength becomes music." Tompalski's Boxers are accompanied by Artist Arden Rose's Beauties at the Gage Gallery from February 21 to March 11, 2017. SEE THE ATTACHED POSTER.
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In-Person Event
Thu. February 23rd 2017 + Add to Calendar
Gage Gallery - Oak Bay
5:00pm Doors at: 5:00pm
Free
