Impressionism Painting - The Horrors Ive Seen - the Congo by Esther Newman-Cohen

The Horrors I've Seen - the Congo is a painting by Esther Newman-Cohen which was uploaded on February 12th, 2014.

The Horrors I've Seen - the Congo

A vast country with immense economic resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been at the center of what some call Africa's world... more

by Esther Newman-Cohen

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Framed Print

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Art Print

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Poster

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Metal Print

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Acrylic Print

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Wood Print

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Throw Pillow

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Dimensions

18.750 x 14.000 x 0.030 inches

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Title

The Horrors I've Seen - the Congo

Artist

Esther Newman-Cohen

Medium

Painting - Watercolor On Paper

Description

A vast country with immense economic resources, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo) has been at the center of what some call "Africa's world war." This has left it in the grip of a humanitarian crisis. The five-year conflict pitted government forces, supported by Angola, Namibia and Zimbabwe, against rebels backed by Uganda and Rwanda.
Margot Wallstrom, the UN's special representative on sexual violence in conflict recently said the Democratic Republic of Congo was the "rape capital of the world".

A host of different armed groups roam parts of eastern DR Congo and all are accused of horrific violence against women.

During the conflict women were forced to choose: ''The rebel leader asked me two things: 'Do you want us to be your husbands? Or do you want us to rape you?'"Congolese mother-of-eight Clementine speaks in a quiet and hesitant voice:"I chose to be raped." She explains: "I told myself, if I tell them that I want to be their wife, they will kill my husband. I didn't want my children growing up saying the one that made our father die is our mother." The husbands also suffer. Every time they see this woman, they see someone they were not able to protect .

Jocelyn Kelly
Harvard Humanitarian Initiative For more information read
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/africa/8677637.stm

But that sacrifice was not enough. Her husband left her for another woman.

"After they raped me, my husband hated me. He said I was dirty. I often ask myself: 'Surely, I gave up my dignity for him, how come he can abandon me this way?'"

Margot Wallstrom, the UN's special representative on sexual violence in conflict recently said the Democratic Republic of Congo was the "rape capital of the world".

Despite a peace deal and the formation of a transitional government in 2003, people in the east of the country remain in terror of marauding militias and the army.

The war claimed an estimated three million lives, either as a direct result of fighting or because of disease and malnutrition. It has been called possibly the worst emergency to unfold in Africa in recent decades.

This is a signed original work by Esther Newman Cohen, painted in Watercolor on cold-pressed 300 Gsm watercolor Paper.

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February 12th, 2014

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Comments (18)

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Ethos, for featuring this work in the Human Rights Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Carolyn, for the great comment!

Carolyn Weltman

this is a very moving piece of work.

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Ed, for featuring this work in the The Art of Controversy Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Stars of Change. I love that, Sora!

Sora Neva

I really appreciate you joined. You are now one of our Stars of Change! -_-

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thank you, Sora. Yes, I will join the group. Even though art is silent it can shout loud!

Sora Neva

Very expressive, and I think the subject is universal! Please consider joining a new awareness group I created: http://fineartamerica.com/groups/mutamea--my-change.html (or search groups for Mutamea).

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, James, for featuring this work in the Face Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, M and L Creations, for featuring this work in the Artistic Innovations Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Pam, for featuring this work in the Motherhood and Children Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Sandra, for featuring this work in the Memories and Nostalgia Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks Lesa for your thoughtful comment. I used to teach about Human Rights in Times of Armed Conflict and these horrors touched me deeply. My painting Rwanda Rage is also base on a similar theme.

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Lesa, for featuring this work in the Wild and Crazy Group!

Lesa Weller

This is a difficult painting to ponder, Esther. This person who is both ravaged and strong is an amazing portrait of terror. What an emotional representation of what is going on in a very confusing and painful society at the time. l/f

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, James, for featuring this work in the Beauty Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, First Star Art, for featuring this work in the Loving VAN GOGH Group!

Esther Newman-Cohen

Thanks so much, Krista, for featuring this work in the Collectors Treasures Group!

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