A Way
Out celebrated Easter in style with our own ‘installation art event’. We showcased the talent of our beneficiaries
who designed and created colourful mosaics, transforming broken tiles into stunning
and meaningful pieces of art.
For some
of our women the artworks are a poignant image of how, when life falls to
pieces, fragments can be rescued and brought together to form something new, beautiful
and long lasting. Just like the women
with whom we work, each piece of art is entirely unique, each with its own
individual story.
Once
piece demonstrates a heart held between two hands - the women attending our
drop-in explained their aim to express how A Way Out provides them with support,
holding their hearts securely.
Another
depicts a boat floating on the sea – a young women involved in our Blossom
Project explained her life, like the sea, can turn stormy. However, the boat symbolises A Way Out protecting
it’s passenger from the elements. Other
times the sea is calm, with the boat providing a vessel to further the journey
and enjoy the ride.
A Way
Out is all of these things – unique; safe; supportive; a haven in the storm; a place
to transport vulnerable women to a future where they can enjoy life’s journey.
The
mosaics will remain on the walls of our Centre as a permanent reminder that
beauty can be created from brokenness.
Thanks to
the generous response of local individuals, groups and businesses our Easter Campaign
has been a huge success. We gifted all of our beneficiaries and their children
with chocolate eggs. We all have the
opportunity and ability to contribute a piece towards positively transforming a
broken life.
