In Wales, an artist sews names of Gaza’s infant victims on christening gown
Summary
A Welsh artist named Diana Williams created a baby’s christening gown embroidered with the names of 300 infants killed in Gaza. She used the gown to show the loss and suffering faced by children during the conflict in Gaza since October 2023.Key Facts
- Diana Williams is a retired art lecturer from Wales.
- She embroidered a vintage christening gown with the names of 300 babies killed in Gaza.
- The gown’s hem was purposely frayed to represent harsh living conditions and loss.
- More than 20,000 children have been killed in Gaza since late 2023.
- The artwork is titled "Know Their Names," inspired by Al Jazeera’s victim databases.
- The gown received a people’s award at Galeri Caernarfon in Wales.
- Williams donated the prize money to Medical Aid for Palestinians.
- The gown will be shown in Paris and on a New York billboard later in 2024.
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