The Jamaica St graffitti wall in the heart of Stokes Croft was emblazoned with a 58 x 8ft mural marking International Day for the Elimination of Violence against women, 25th November.
What started with a meeting between a few supporters in Cafe Kino ended in a bold feminist statement for all to see in the heart of Bristol. The artwork and slogan "End Violence Against Women" provided a dramatic and thought-provoking
image and the national domenstic violence helpline number was displayed. BFN hopes this reached out to the community to condem violence in all its forms and support victims in getting help to escape violence.
BBC Radio Bristol interviewed the artists in front of the wall, pointing out that just in front of it stands the back entrance to of Bristol's biggest massage clubs. BFN got a 20 minute live interview on BCFM and press cameras on tripods took
pictures from all angles. People from the Council turned up and various different local radio stations. A top police guy was there and a representative from a Women´s refuge and rape centre organisation. Our press release was sent it to the national papers.
Thank you to everyone involved in the planning and creation of the artwork, despite the horrific weather. Thanks also to the People's Republic of Stokes Croft and Bristol Domestic Violence Forum for their support. A special mention must go to Jan - thank you for making your mark sister!
What started with a meeting between a few supporters in Cafe Kino ended in a bold feminist statement for all to see in the heart of Bristol. The artwork and slogan "End Violence Against Women" provided a dramatic and thought-provoking
image and the national domenstic violence helpline number was displayed. BFN hopes this reached out to the community to condem violence in all its forms and support victims in getting help to escape violence.
BBC Radio Bristol interviewed the artists in front of the wall, pointing out that just in front of it stands the back entrance to of Bristol's biggest massage clubs. BFN got a 20 minute live interview on BCFM and press cameras on tripods took
pictures from all angles. People from the Council turned up and various different local radio stations. A top police guy was there and a representative from a Women´s refuge and rape centre organisation. Our press release was sent it to the national papers.
Thank you to everyone involved in the planning and creation of the artwork, despite the horrific weather. Thanks also to the People's Republic of Stokes Croft and Bristol Domestic Violence Forum for their support. A special mention must go to Jan - thank you for making your mark sister!
