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Janneth Gil Ascension
On 15 March 2019, a gunman attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre, killing fifty-one people and injuring forty. This was described as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s darkest days. Since this time, Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil has been working with members of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Muslim communities, who come from many different cultures and parts of the world, to develop projects that promote dialogue, respect and empathy. Ascension is from the series Darkness into Light, a body of work that shares intimate moments with some of the women whose lives were changed forever through this tragedy. We must recall the incident in viewing this work, but are also reminded of the solidarity and support shown locally and globally in response. In sharing their grief, we are encouraged to take action and address systemic problems as we strive for a more inclusive society.
(Perilous: Unheard Stories from the Collection, 6 August 2022-21 July 2024 )
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Janneth Gil Looking Through the Veil
On 15 March 2019, a gunman attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre, killing fifty-one people and injuring forty. This was described as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s darkest days. Since this time, Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil has been working with members of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Muslim communities, who come from many different cultures and parts of the world, to develop projects that promote dialogue, respect and empathy.
These photographs are from the series Darkness into Light. They share intimate moments with some of the women whose lives were changed forever through this tragedy. We must recall the incident in viewing these works, but are also reminded of the solidarity and support shown locally and globally in response. With these works Janneth contributes to the groundswell of protest against racism in Aotearoa. In sharing their grief, we are encouraged to take action and address systemic problems as we strive for a more inclusive society.
These photographs were taken thanks to the help of many people and organisations: the team from the Widows of Shuhada documentary project, members from the Linwood Islamic Centre, Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur), Tim J. Veling and the affected families of the Shuhada (Martys), Ambreen Naeem, Angela Armstrong, Farah Talal, Dr Hamimah Tuyan, Muhubo Ali Jama, Sanjida Jaman Neha and Shafia Begum.
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Janneth Gil Widow in Prayer - A martyr's absence gives way to his eternal presence
On 15 March 2019, a gunman attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre, killing fifty-one people and injuring forty. This was described as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s darkest days. Since this time, Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil has been working with members of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Muslim communities, who come from many different cultures and parts of the world, to develop projects that promote dialogue, respect and empathy.
These photographs are from the series Darkness into Light. They share intimate moments with some of the women whose lives were changed forever through this tragedy. We must recall the incident in viewing these works, but are also reminded of the solidarity and support shown locally and globally in response. With these works Janneth contributes to the groundswell of protest against racism in Aotearoa. In sharing their grief, we are encouraged to take action and address systemic problems as we strive for a more inclusive society.
These photographs were taken thanks to the help of many people and organisations: the team from the Widows of Shuhada documentary project, members from the Linwood Islamic Centre, Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur), Tim J. Veling and the affected families of the Shuhada (Martys), Ambreen Naeem, Angela Armstrong, Farah Talal, Dr Hamimah Tuyan, Muhubo Ali Jama, Sanjida Jaman Neha and Shafia Begum.
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Janneth Gil Mourning
On 15 March 2019, a terrorist attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre in Ōtautahi Christchurch. He killed fifty-one of the people who had gathered in peaceful worship, and left forty injured. The lasting trauma of that event is part of this photograph, where the memory of those taken becomes present through the grief of those who survived. It is from a series made by Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil with the support of several women from the Muslim community whose lives changed forever on that day. Many have actively promoted dialogue, respect and empathy. It now falls to the wider communities of Ōtautahi and Aotearoa New Zealand to work to dismantle the racism that motivated this tragedy. The artist acknowledges the team from the Widows of Shuhada documentary project, members from the Linwood Islamic Centre and Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur), Tim J. Veling, and the affected families of the Shuhada (martyrs): Ambreen Naeem, Angela Armstrong, Farah Talal, Dr Hamimah Tuyan, Muhubo Ali Jama, Sanjida Jaman Neha and Shafia Begum.
(Absence, May 2023)
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Janneth Gil The Light of Omar
On 15 March 2019, a gunman attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre, killing fifty-one people and injuring forty. This was described as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s darkest days. Since this time, Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil has been working with members of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Muslim communities, who come from many different cultures and parts of the world, to develop projects that promote dialogue, respect and empathy.
These photographs are from the series Darkness into Light. They share intimate moments with some of the women whose lives were changed forever through this tragedy. We must recall the incident in viewing these works, but are also reminded of the solidarity and support shown locally and globally in response. With these works Janneth contributes to the groundswell of protest against racism in Aotearoa. In sharing their grief, we are encouraged to take action and address systemic problems as we strive for a more inclusive society.
These photographs were taken thanks to the help of many people and organisations: the team from the Widows of Shuhada documentary project, members from the Linwood Islamic Centre, Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur), Tim J. Veling and the affected families of the Shuhada (Martys), Ambreen Naeem, Angela Armstrong, Farah Talal, Dr Hamimah Tuyan, Muhubo Ali Jama, Sanjida Jaman Neha and Shafia Begum.
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Janneth Gil Familial
On 15 March 2019, a gunman attacked the Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur) and Linwood Islamic Centre, killing fifty-one people and injuring forty. This was described as one of Aotearoa New Zealand’s darkest days. Since this time, Colombian-born artist Janneth Gil has been working with members of Ōtautahi Christchurch’s Muslim communities, who come from many different cultures and parts of the world, to develop projects that promote dialogue, respect and empathy.
These photographs are from the series Darkness into Light. They share intimate moments with some of the women whose lives were changed forever through this tragedy. We must recall the incident in viewing these works, but are also reminded of the solidarity and support shown locally and globally in response. With these works Janneth contributes to the groundswell of protest against racism in Aotearoa. In sharing their grief, we are encouraged to take action and address systemic problems as we strive for a more inclusive society.
These photographs were taken thanks to the help of many people and organisations: the team from the Widows of Shuhada documentary project, members from the Linwood Islamic Centre, Al Noor Mosque (Masjid An-Nur), Tim J. Veling and the affected families of the Shuhada (Martys), Ambreen Naeem, Angela Armstrong, Farah Talal, Dr Hamimah Tuyan, Muhubo Ali Jama, Sanjida Jaman Neha and Shafia Begum.
