My CWA art competition 2021
Our Voice
An art competition for domestic abuse survivors, friends & family
We launched our White Ribbon art competition in September 2021 and were completely overwhelmed with the response.
Survivors shared some of their most precious – and often closely-guarded – emotions with us. And for that, we really were so incredibly thankful.
Because we know that entering this competition wasn’t about pretty pictures.
It was about overcoming the impossible.
It was about still struggling when the people around you think you should be “over it”.
It was about finding a way to process thoughts and feelings that you didn’t think you’d ever be able to process.
It was about inspiring others to work towards their own recovery and find their own way forward.
So to everyone who entered… THANK YOU!
And the winners are…
“Hope.”
★ ADULT WINNER ★
The artist said: “In this piece, I see the light through the trees after a period of difficulty and darkness. At first, it’s impossible to see the wood for the trees, but in the end there is light and hope.”
“Dinosaurs.”
★ CHILD WINNER ★
This young artist said: “I feel happy when I play with my dinosaurs.”
“Broken heart.”
★ SPECIAL RECOGNITION ★
My CWA chief executive, Saskia Lightburn-Ritchie awarded special recognition to this striking artwork.
VIRTUAL GALLERY…
Huge congratulations to our winners who have each won a £30 gift voucher – and thanks again to everyone who sent in their artwork.