Curated by Award Winning Artist Elizabeth Foley

Rebirth focuses on the courage, resilience, and strength of the survivor’s journey. Bold, vibrant paint on canvas meets graceful sculptures to tell an inspirational story of hope and healing. 

 According to the CDC, about 41% of women and 26% of men experience intimate partner violence in their lifetime, making this exhibition’s message of healing and resilience particularly vital to our community.

Curated by award-winning artist Elizabeth Foley, “Rebirth” brings together a powerful collection of artworks that challenge traditional narratives about domestic violence. The exhibition prominently features Foley’s own work, including new pieces from her “Finding Wings” collection – a series of ceramic swan-inspired sculptures that incorporate survivors’ stories within their forms. Additionally, the show includes works form artists across the United States working across various mediums including sculpture, painting, and mixed media.

“I want this work to inspire more conversation about domestic violence,” says Foley. “It’s important to show myself and others that we don’t need to hide this part of who we are.”

The exhibition features deeply personal works from participating artists, each piece reflecting the journey from trauma to healing. Featured artist Natalie Robinson reflects on her contribution: “This work captures the mental toll such an experience can take, and reflects the resilience needed to reject the harmful words and negativity that once sought to define me.” Artist Sage Adderley adds, “Sharing my painting, Seeds of Survival, is my way of breaking the silence, challenging misconceptions about survivors, and finding power in the vulnerability of healing.”

A portion of all art sales will support YVEDDI, a local nonprofit providing vital services to survivors of domestic violence in Stokes, Surry, and Yadkin Counties. This collaboration underscores the exhibition’s commitment to creating tangible support for survivors while raising awareness through art.

About the Curator:

Elizabeth Foley is a multi-passionate artist, author, and creativity coach based in Asheville, NC. As an artist working for social change, Foley’s artistic practice is deeply rooted in the belief that creativity can transmute pain into healing. Her passion for art drives her to create work that not only beautifies but also catalyzes important conversations about social issues. While she works across multiple mediums, her first creative love is ceramics. “I love being able to take a humble lump of clay and turn it into something marvelous,” Foley says. With over 25 years of creative experience, including studies at the University of Oregon’s Fine Art program, Foley’s work has been shown in galleries and events across the United States.