victims of sexual abuse and exploitation are often silenced
The Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show is designed to give voice to the experiences of survivors of sexual abuse or sexual exploitation using their personal creative artistic style to tell their story. This exhibition features both professional and aspiring artists as well as anonymous submissions. This is not a judged competition and instead is a place to showcase the creativity and expression of survivors’ experiences through art.
This exhibit is hosted by Reclaim13 which works to end the cycle of sexual abuse and exploitation of children.
DISCLAIMER: We want to honor the individual journeys of all of the survivors who willingly share their voices with us in the Reclaiming Voices Survivor Art Show. While their perspectives are their own, and not necessarily reflections of Reclaim13, we want to honor the diverse array of individual expressions of survival of sexual abuse and exploitation.
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Lioness
Clarissa
The strength God has given me throughout my healing journey, it has pushed me through the most difficult moments. It will push you through your journey as well. Just believe.
Captive Red Threads Collection
Deborah Allen
I survived a childhood riddled with abuses no one should endure. Domestic violence, childhood sexual abuse, rape, and confinement are the broad strokes of the darker shades of my life- especially growing up. As an adult, I utilize my art and artistic expression to share, heal, and grow. I can truly say art has saved my life. More than once. I want to share the beauty that grows above and beyond the pain and speak for those who have yet to find their voices.
THE ROARING LION OF RAINBOWS
E.C.
I made this piece because one day I got into prayer and heard something about a roaring lion. I know that I have the voice of the lion and this is a reminder of what God said to me.
Interactive Clothing Pieces
Julianna Spatafora
My sexual assault affected my life drastically. I was only 11, and it was a person I trusted with all my heart. I stayed strong through all of it and I will continue to for my whole life.
1 Timothy 4:12
J.H.
People would say you are too young to go through things. This piece of art exemplifies how my voice matters and makes impact. I can be an example for someone in a great way.
SPELEOLOGY
Ashley Malik
My memory of you is a lifetime worth of miles away. I walked into somewhere dark, grey, cold, and lonely. I was covered in an icy sweat. I couldn’t live in those caverns. I loved sunshine too much. My dreams wouldn’t let me waste away in the void, the damp stone against my back. You were already gone.…
Carry Your Candle
Vicki Dau
I believe we can dispel the evil if we have the courage to light our candle and light the darkness.
Sunset of God
A.C.
This describes that God is on His way.
Fragmented
Tara Retondo
My trauma has left my memories completely fragmented. When I first learned of a suppressed teenage rape it was a decade later. My brain chose as an act of protection to shield this truth from me, however my body knew the story…
Silent Bloom
Erica Reyes
Silent Bloom represents the hidden pain behind this kind of trauma that occurs. Embarrassment tends to make us hide our faces when recalling these stories…
G
Ava
I always wanted to tell her,
to tell her what you did—
how you groomed me from my childhood,
but I thought of all your kids…
springing series
J.R.
I feel happier in the Spring when the flowers bloom. The light that brings flowers heals my soul.
Diamond in the Rough
Lauren Clark
Unfortunately, the older I have grown as a woman and reflect on my life I realize how many of my core developmental memories are revolved around abuse…
THEY: THEMSELVES: ME
Ashley
Still I Bloom
Hollyce Mack
I am an artist and gardener whose work celebrates memory, resilience, and the enduring legacy of women who cultivate beauty. Though my award-winning garden is no longer mine to tend, its flowers continue to bloom in my heart, a testament to the love and care sown through generations of Mack women. Through my art, I hope to honor the gardens of my past and show the strength that carries me forward, ensuring that beauty and hope will always flourish.
Breaking
Autumn Pearson
As I fall to the floor with the weight of my cries,
I can feel every cry breaking me,
Fracturing me,
Ripping me apart from the inside out.
With every break,
More life seeps from my heart…
The Road to Recovery
K.M.
marks left behind
Bea Barzo
…I will never forgive or forget what happened and even though I am older and more mature I still want my justice…
Untitled
Anonymous
Ambulare Super Aquam
Kelly Smith
pinned silence
Michelle Spatafora-Bau
I spent a lot of time thinking about the way I would like to share my story. There are no words to accurately express the way I continue to feel about my situation. I never got to tell my story as a child and when I did share it as an adult I was silenced again. I hope that by sharing this piece my voice will finally be heard and seen.
My View at the Beach
K.N.
I believe art is therapeutic.