Sweet Dreams Exhibition
An art exhibition portraying females who wear the niqab sharing their dreams and interests
In 2006 I read in the media about the increase in attacks against Muslims related to the "Veils Row" which included a spate of incidents in which Muslim women were abused for wearing veils and scarfs.¹ Sweet Dreams is my response to this. I was granted an Arts Council Grant and developed this project over a year working with a core of seven women from all over England.
The debate surrounding the niqab is complex and this exhibition does not offer arguments for or against women wearing it. The idea behind this exhibition is to counter racism, as described above, that occurs when people such as women who wear the niqab are seen as one homogenous group and not as individuals. This is done in a fun and joyful way, taking the philosophy underlying my previous exhibiton "What Makes Me Laugh?"
Who can argue with the notion of sweet dreams…
The Exhibition consists of 24 large format photographs professionally framed with accompanying biographies and is available for hire. (Terms and conditions apply).
Christine Dawson
christineart@btinternet.com
(1) Jason Bennetto, Ian Herbert and Jeremy Clarke, "Attacks on Muslims Rise After Veils Row", The Independent, 14.10.06