About The Foundation

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SCULPTING A VOICE FOR WOMEN

Catharsis Arts Foundation was created in 2024, with the profound belief that art can restore balance in a deeply fragmented world. Sculpture, in particular, can embody social issues and trigger empathy, serving as a long-lasting tool to positively impact and uplift communities.

Initiated by artist Prune Nourry, our foundation uses sculpture to amplify the voices of women and girls from underrepresented communities, enabling them to share their stories. The collaborative sculpture installations we create with them tour around the world to raise awareness, and ultimately return to their country of origin, remaining accessible to all, for free, in perpetuity.

Alongside the creation, production, and preservation of artwork, we support educational and artistic programs designed to empower the women and girls who inspire our mission.

On April 4th, 2024, in Lagos, Catharsis Arts Foundation and its affiliate in Nigeria, S.A.B. Art Foundation, together with the Chibok Parents Association, organized an event to honor the Chibok Girls, a decade after the tragic abduction of 276 schoolgirls by the militant group Boko Haram.

This event featured the screening of Statues Also Breathe, a film portraying the girls' experiences and the continuing effects on their community. The discussion that followed with members of the Chibok community provided a platform for engagement and reasserted the shared goal of ensuring the safe return of every girl still missing.

A decade on, the urgency of this issue has not diminished, with the fate of many girls remaining unknown. This gathering served as a poignant reminder and a clarion call to action, emphasizing the necessity to keep their stories alive.