FGM (female genital mutilation) is a procedure involving the partial or total removal of the external female genitalia for cultural, religious or other non-theraputic reasons. It is predominantly practiced in regions of Africa and WHO estimates over 2 million girls are 'cut' each year. (Source: Int. 1997 report : AI index: ACT 77/06/97 what is genital mutilation?)
Apart from the human rights issues, there are serious health consequences, both physical and psychological to girls undergoing this procedure. It is usually carried out between the ages of 4 and 8 years old.
Responding to FGM is an ongoing art project for me with the aim to inform, educate and make people aware of this practice.
A poster and textile piece I made for my Basic Diploma in Art & Design in June 2008
FGM Poster
FGM Procedures Textiles, woodThis is my latest work on FGM. (December 2010) The models are made from salt dough and include stitching. The print is a screenprint from a photo.
FGM Type 1 screenprint 
FGM Type1 salt dough
FGM Type 3 (no1) salt dough
FGM Type 3(no2) salt dough
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