Asad Faulwell American, b. 1982
Les Femmes D'Alger #36, 2013
Acrylic and paper on canvas
60 x 144 in
152.4 x 365.8 cm
152.4 x 365.8 cm
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This large diptych shows multiple women. Djamila Bouhired, Djamila Bouazza, Zohra Drif and a photo of an unknown female combatant in the nude. The nude woman's arms are being held...
This large diptych shows multiple women. Djamila Bouhired, Djamila Bouazza, Zohra Drif and a photo of an unknown female combatant in the nude. The nude woman's arms are being held in the photo by two French soldiers after they tortured her and probably sexually assaulted her as well. Her pose is similar to that of a crucifixion. She is depicted as a golden medallion being carried by Djamila Bouhired in order to represent all the nameless faceless victims of war.