An article published for The Independent Turkish has drawn special attention to the experiences of Ezidi women, highlighting their courage and resilience in the face of immense hardship. The piece focuses on the exhibition created by psychologist and artist Gülsüme Oğuz, who transformed her work with Ezidi women between 2014 and 2016 into a powerful visual narrative.
Oğuz first encountered women fleeing ISIS attacks in Silopi (Şırnak, Turkey) and continued to support them in camps across Viranşehir, Mardin, and Diyarbakır. Her exhibition reflects the struggles of displacement, survival, and the challenges faced by Ezidi women, while also exploring broader themes of womanhood.
The exhibition, which has traveled from Silopi to Diyarbakır and Istanbul, presents the experiences of Ezidi women in a way that conveys both their vulnerability and strength. Through her artwork, Oğuz documents the transformation of women forced to leave their homes, portraying their resilience and determination to survive.
Read the full article (in Turkish) here.
