Gaza artist draws the Diary of Palestinian women
Artist Anwar Abu Gmmayze is standing in front of her painting, and explains how it 'embodies the reality of Palestinian women’. The woman clings to her dress with the traditional embroidery, although she has been under Israeli occupation, and beats the trees that grew high, as a sign of liberation from the restrictions imposed by the occupation on the various forms of life in Palestine. A group of Palestinian artists participated in the exhibition which embodies the suffering of Palestinian women and vision through art, within the WATC initiative "country girl" in Gaza, with the aim of strengthening the role of women in Palestinian society, and focus on the reality. Anwar said in an interview she tries to integrate the Palestinian heritage in her paintings "to publicize its importance". The colors are various and unites with the quality of the paintings in the embodiment of the reality of the working woman and the housewife. In addition she shows the participation of women in political and community activities.
Artist Lena Alrkoaa also participated. She simulates the Palestinian symbols, such as a woman in her Palestinian dress, Palestinian home, occupied Jerusalem and its wall. She wanted to refer to Palestine 'through earthy colors, deliver an idea on the reality of Palestinian women’.
Fellow artist Dalia Abdel-Rahman says she painted the "Bride of Bethlehem", because of the distinctive dress, especially the veil over it. To the homes of Jerusalem's Old City neighborhood, she put bright colors to show hope and joy". She says in an interview: "I like to draw a strong image of Palestinian women, submerged in love, life and hope, so I use strong colors".
Artist Hana Hamesh paints Palestinian women with Arab features, ploy eye, that "refers to the heritage of Palestine as a nation". She added: "I joined with a group of artists in the project" from the Palestinian Foundation Dawn, and participated in the belief of women’s rights need to be represented accurately, because they are cornerstones of Palestinian society." She adds: "I liked the idea of the show that talks about the reality of Palestinian women between the violence, the culture, sights of modern, ancient. This is a remarkable project due to the lack of its occurrence. I hope all local institutions, especially those that deal with women will focus on their role and use the exhibition as it constitutes a form of psychological support to women who are an essential part of life, and as we see every day, are able to participate and creativity in all fields."