best friends, 2024 

Best Friends is based on a true conversation that unfolded post-7 October 2023, when Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 innocent people in Israel. In the aftermath, a Jewish friend sought solace from her Muslim counterpart, with whom she shared a bond of nearly two decades. However, the response she received shattered her, leaving her grappling with profound disillusionment, and questioning the very foundation of trust, especially in her closest confidante.

This artwork has been created in the form of nine friendship bracelets which have not been created to be worn due to the repellent subject matter.

Measurement: 34cm x 24cm x 1.5cm

Process: Hand stitch

Materials: Cotton, silk threads, beads

COMMENTS

  • Immensely powerful work, quietly devastating

  • Brave indeed in a time when to express a different dialogue is to invite venomous responses. The use of the friendship bracelet is a powerful messenger indeed

  • This is simply amazing on every possible level. Thank you for making it

  • Very moving

  • Your voice is so incredibly important, and with it you boost others’ voices and lives

  • So sad that you had to make art about this, but thank you for making it

  • A horrible conversation, your artwork is incredible

  • This is so powerful

  • Horribly disturbing. I wish I could say that I am shocked. You have no idea how much your art means to me and I know so many others.

  • Thank you for your powerful and elegant voice