“Breaking the Silence on Gender-Based Violence,” a new exhibit at Sacramento City Hall, features artwork that centers on the experiences of survivors and addresses issues affecting marginalized communities, including Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Black women, and trans and nonbinary survivors. Curated by NJ Mvondo as part of the City of Sacramento’s Emerging Curators Fellowship, the exhibit focuses on themes of healing and resilience through a diverse range of artistic expression.
An art exhibit at the City Hall Robert T. Matsui Gallery in Sacramento is open to the public on weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. through September 17. The exhibit addresses intimate partner violence and other forms of gender-based violence, with featured works including Lauren Baggett’s Kintsugi Collection and pieces by Pata Salada. NJ Mvondo said, “Art is more than a product made for our entertainment or consumption. Art makes space for unveiling but also truth-telling, for grieving but also for comfort, and for collective healing, organizing, and mutual accountability,” according to the City of Sacramento.
NJ Mvondo, an artist and social entrepreneur, is involved in community initiatives including the Interactive Healing Arts Project, Multiculturalism Rocks LLC, and the Davis Network for Africa. She also serves on the board of Yolo Arts. Her work focuses on cultural diversity, environmental efforts, and community healing. A new exhibit at Sacramento City Hall, presented by the City of Sacramento’s Office of Arts and Culture, is free and wheelchair accessible. The exhibit uses art to raise awareness about gender-based violence and resilience.
