Lena Olivier
Listen here to the audio clip of Lena, portrayed by artist Irene Hoff, part of the Mental Health Art Tour. Subject: Femicide.
In 2014, Lena lost her sister Miranda to femicide. Miranda, a mother of three, was murdered by her partner after years of a destructive relationship. Lena describes the final years of Miranda's life as a "weird kind of Russian roulette." Trauma therapy has helped Lena get her life back on track: "Trauma therapy was the difference between life and death for me. I have my happy life back." She continues therapy to process the loss and emphasizes the importance of addressing trauma.
Mental Health
Art Tour
The Mental Health Art Tour is a traveling exhibition that can be seen and experienced on Jan van Galenstraat starting April 22. And on the Amstel around mid-May; more information will follow. Through impressive portraits, the exhibition tells the stories of a number of well-known Dutch people regarding their mental health. Mental health is about being resilient and feeling strong, being able to adapt, setting boundaries, and taking control of your own life.
In collaboration with:
Cityscape
