{"id":31119,"date":"2024-12-10T16:02:41","date_gmt":"2024-12-10T16:02:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/provost\/?p=31119"},"modified":"2025-04-11T14:01:36","modified_gmt":"2025-04-11T18:01:36","slug":"carleton-hosts-celebration-of-art-human-rights-and-resilience","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/carleton.ca\/provost\/2024\/carleton-hosts-celebration-of-art-human-rights-and-resilience\/","title":{"rendered":"Carleton Hosts Celebration of Art, Human Rights and Resilience"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\n Carleton Hosts Celebration of Art, Human Rights and Resilience\n <\/h1>\n \n \n <\/header>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/section>\n\n\n\n

On Monday, Dec. 2, Scholars at Risk (SAR) Carleton hosted the unveiling of Mysteries Near the Waterfall<\/em>, an art exhibition by Ukrainian artist Nataliia Kononova. With special addresses from Bob Rae, Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Canada to the United Nations and L. Pauline Rankin, Carleton\u2019s Provost and Vice-President (Academic), the evening blended art and advocacy, drawing attention to human rights and academic freedom.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cThe Scholars at Risk program at Carleton is a very good example of the ways in which we can show our solidarity and support in real and practical ways,\u201d said Rae.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Since 2013, SAR Carleton has championed academic freedom and supported scholars facing threats worldwide. To date, Carleton has welcomed 19 at-risk scholars from countries such as Afghanistan, Ukraine and Syria, providing safe havens and critical resources to continue their work. Through a multidisciplinary approach and global advocacy, SAR Carleton reinforces the university\u2019s commitment to human rights, inclusive governance and intellectual solidarity.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cAs we approach United Nations Human Rights Day on Dec. 10, this exhibition reminds us of art\u2019s power to heal and inspire in the face of adversity,\u201d said Rankin<\/em>.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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L. Pauline Rankin and Nataliia Kononova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Kononova\u2019s journey with SAR Carleton began when her husband, an academic displaced by the war in Ukraine, secured a position in Ottawa. Rebuilding her artistic practice, she channeled her experiences in Mysteries Near the Waterfall<\/em>, a series of works celebrating the power of art as a tool for advocacy, particularly during challenging times.<\/p>\n\n\n

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\u201cArt is not just self-expression; it is a means of healing and a symbol of resilience,\u201d Kononova explained. \u201cIn the expansive flows of the waterfalls, I see human faces, the contours of marvelous animals and fantastic creatures.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<\/div>\n\n\n

Kononova\u2019s collection reflects themes of hope, resilience and survival amid the ongoing war in Ukraine. Her work draws inspiration from nature, particularly the Hog\u2019s Back Falls in Ottawa, where she found solace after fleeing her homeland. With all her previous artwork lost in the conflict, this exhibition stands as a powerful testament to the enduring human spirit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Norah Vollmer, Co-Chair SAR Carleton and Nataliia Kononova<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The unveiling of Mysteries Near the Waterfall<\/em> served as both an artistic celebration and a call to action. Guests reflected on Nataliia\u2019s journey and SAR Carleton\u2019s mission to safeguard academic freedom, reinforcing the transformative power of art and the importance of defending human rights.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kononova\u2019s Mysteries Near the Waterfall<\/em> will be on display at the Maxwell MacOdrum Library for the month of December.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

For more information on the Scholars at Risk program at Carleton, visit SAR Carleton\u2019s website<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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