Artists erect mural on gender violence

The mural and the campaign isn't about the artists or Na'ema PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG
The mural and the campaign isn't about the artists or Na'ema PIC: PHATSIMO KAPENG

As part of a project called ‘#DontCallMeBaby’, a group of artists have erected a mural at Masa Square in CBD through work commissioned by Naèma Arbi.

The artists are Bezuba Kaunda and Itumeleng Motswetla. In an interview with Arts & Culture, Motswetla said some Batswana young men have grown up believing that it acceptable to publicly harass, abuse and intimidate women.

“They bear no shame and perceive no consequences for their behaviour. This piece is the first in a series of installations aimed to raise awareness on this concerning issue in Botswana. We hope it inspires dialogue around addressing and eradicating the growing problem of gender based violence,” Motswetla revealed.

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