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"When Caged Birds Sing" exhibit at Housatonic Museum of Art

The opening reception of artist Ann Weiner's exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" was held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018.

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Paula Cantor, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and friend of artist Ann Weiner, looks at one of eight sculptures on display during an opening reception exhibit entitled
Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaPaula Cantor, of Woodcliff Lake, NJ, and friend of artist Ann Weiner, looks at one of eight sculptures on display during an opening reception exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" by Weiner held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018. The exhibition shares the real-life stories of eight courageous women who each endured, and survived, abuse that is rarely discussed openly. Through assemblage art, Weiner thrusts domestic abuse, sex trafficking, date rape, kidnapping, transphobia, female genital mutilation, honor killings, the denial of educational opportunities and the sale of child brides into the spotlight.
Ellen Greenberg, of Westport, drops a bird she created as part of the opening reception exhibit entitled
Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaEllen Greenberg, of Westport, drops a bird she created as part of the opening reception exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" by Weiner held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018. The exhibition shares the real-life stories of eight courageous women who each endured, and survived, abuse that is rarely discussed openly. Through assemblage art, Weiner thrusts domestic abuse, sex trafficking, date rape, kidnapping, transphobia, female genital mutilation, honor killings, the denial of educational opportunities and the sale of child brides into the spotlight.
Artist Ann Weiner speaks to guests during the opening reception of her exhibit entitled
Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaArtist Ann Weiner speaks to guests during the opening reception of her exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018. The exhibition shares the real-life stories of eight courageous women who each endured, and survived, abuse that is rarely discussed openly. Through assemblage art, Weiner thrusts domestic abuse, sex trafficking, date rape, kidnapping, transphobia, female genital mutilation, honor killings, the denial of educational opportunities and the sale of child brides into the spotlight.
The opening reception of artist Ann Weiner's exhibit entitled
Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaThe opening reception of artist Ann Weiner's exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018. The exhibition shares the real-life stories of eight courageous women who each endured, and survived, abuse that is rarely discussed openly. Through assemblage art, Weiner thrusts domestic abuse, sex trafficking, date rape, kidnapping, transphobia, female genital mutilation, honor killings, the denial of educational opportunities and the sale of child brides into the spotlight.
Artist Ann Weiner, left, with her daughter Devin during the opening reception of Ann's exhibit entitled
Christian Abraham/Hearst Connecticut MediaArtist Ann Weiner, left, with her daughter Devin during the opening reception of Ann's exhibit entitled "When Caged Birds Sing" held at Housatonic Museum of Art at Housatonic Community College in Bridgeport, Conn., Jan. 25, 2018. The exhibition shares the real-life stories of eight courageous women who each endured, and survived, abuse that is rarely discussed openly. Through assemblage art, Weiner thrusts domestic abuse, sex trafficking, date rape, kidnapping, transphobia, female genital mutilation, honor killings, the denial of educational opportunities and the sale of child brides into the spotlight.