Mourning Light

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Artist: Caren Garfen

Title: Mourning Light

Attribution: Mourning Light, 2025, Caren Garfen

Year: 2025

Materials: Cotton, silk threads, backing card

Dimensions: 26cm x 21cm x 2cm

Image Statement: On the morning of 7 October 2023, Hamas terrorists carried out a massacre at Kibbutz Be’eri, killing and abducting residents. A total of 101 Israeli civilians were murdered, including peace activists, children and one infant. Additionally, 32 hostages were taken. Mourning Light has been created in the form of a flattened box, reflecting the style of boxes that hold memorial candles traditionally used to honour the memory of those who have passed away. The artwork is hand stitched with the names of those murdered on that day, serving as a devastating memorial to the victims.