The exhibition 'Doce', aimed at raising awareness of gender-based violence, was inaugurated at the Centro Fundación Caja Rioja in Calahorra by Reyes Zapata, the councillor for culture, and David Antoñanzas, the councillor for social policies. They were joined by representatives from the Network Against Gender Violence and artist Emilio San Andrés.
The exhibition features 14 sculptures, each titled with the date of a woman's death due to gender violence. The only piece displayed on a pedestal, referred to as the first and origin, records the dates of these tragic events. San Andrés explained, “What I aim to achieve with this series is to move consciences. It has often been said that an image is worth a thousand words, so I set out to carry out this awareness with a very specific purpose: to make the viewer feel, not only through the artwork but also through the created atmosphere, how a battered woman feels, isolated from her surroundings.”
Organised by the Network Against Gender Violence in collaboration with the Calahorra City Council, the exhibition is open until 28 November, from Monday to Saturday, between 18:00 and 21:00 hours.
Emilio San Andrés, a native of Logroño, is trained in sculpture and also engages in other artistic disciplines such as design and photography. The 'Doce' exhibition marks the beginning of a series of activities organised by the Calahorra City Council to commemorate the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women on 25 November. These activities include cultural, educational, and awareness-raising initiatives throughout November, such as a micro-story competition, workshops titled 'Resources to Combat Violence Against Women' aimed at individuals over 60, a screening of the film 'Solo mía', and the reading of a manifesto on 25 November.
