Acid attack survivors
Page From News Coloring Book II
(acid attack victim in Pakistan after multiple surgeries) 24” x 20”, ink on newsprint
Biography of Sharone Vendriger
Sharone Vendriger is an Israeli artist based in New York. Her work engages with issues of justice and the effects of class power relations on life. Drawing content from progressive news sources and transforming those stories into material, her goal is to create an engaging experience that would trigger a platform for discussion of difficult issues. Mediums vary according to the needs of each work, include; video, projection, newspaper, drawing, sound, animation, ashes, motor oil and more. Her works have shown in galleries in Israel and the United States. Sharone holds a BA in Film and a BA in Fine Art from Hunter College, has an extensive background in film & TV production. She is currently a 2011 MFA candidate in Combined Media at Hunter College.
The Coloring Station is an invitation to sit together with the artist Sharone Vendriger and reflect on some of the pressing issues found in and out of today's headlines. The meditative process of coloring opens up a casual space for conversation regarding the origin of the image, generating further thoughts and questions. The images evoke a story without text. Vendriger researched difficult topics such as human trafficking, acid burn victims, torture, financial systems, architecture, environment, and from her research has hand drawn images in the style of a coloring book. The work is presented at a table dressed with crayons and a selection of images are offered to participants and passers bye to color. The round table format seeds community and creates a space where conversation and reflection can grow.
Page From News Coloring Book
(acid attack victim in a hospital bed, Pakistan) 20” x 24” , ink on newsprint
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