Thinkerbell showcases stories of Genocide Against The Tutsi survivors in new exhibition opening next week
Thinkerbell has created a multimedia exhibition in Sydney, in partnership with not-for-profit educational organisation, ‘Kumva & Kwibuka – Listen & Remember’, showcasing the stories of survivors and families impacted by the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi.
Led by Thinkerbell’s creative tinker Matias Reyes and inspired by the work he does with the organisation, the exhibition shares stories of triumph over trauma, and hopes to educate the next generation.
It commemorates 30 years since the genocide, which is often referred to as ‘the radio genocide’, where over a million Tutsi Rwandans were murdered.
“When my family and I met the storytellers at Kumva & Kwibuka and learnt about the brutal, long-term consequences of this genocide, we knew we wanted to do something meaningful to help spread their message at this important time,” Reyes said.
“Thinkerbell is an incredibly creative environment, full of people who care, and who find a way to make special things happen. It has been such a privilege to work with these survivors, and to receive so much support in bringing this project to life.”
Dr. Ari Lander, co-founder and education manager at Kumya & Kwibuka, added: “When we were approached with the idea of exhibiting the survivors’ stories we knew it was a special opportunity to deliver our message of empathy and compassion at a time when it seems like the world needs it the most.”
The exhibition will include portraits, displayed artefacts, film interviews and a ‘propaganda machine’ installation, to tell the inspiring stories of survivors and family members and highlight the destructive impact of hate speech in media. All photography has been done by Martina Reyes.
It also hopes to give audiences a new lens with which to see both the current global context and local communities within Australia.
“I was at the border of Rwanda in 1994 and witnessed firsthand the waves of displaced refugees exiting their country during this period,” said Adam Ferrier, co-founder and chief thinker of Thinkerbell.
“When Matias approached Thinkerbell with his idea for this exhibition, I knew there was a lot we could learn from the genocide against the Tutsi, delivered through this project. The exhibition and artwork was partially funded by the Thinkerbell Pot of Gold, an initiative that helps magical ideas come to fruition.
“We’re proud to be an agency that can amplify these important messages.”
The exhibition will open at 6:30pm on July 31. Entry is free, and it will run until August 10, at 107 Redfern, a cultural hub in the heart of Sydney.
People interested in attending can email matiasreyes@thinkerbell.com.
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