BEST FRIENDS

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Artist: Caren Garfen

Title: BEST FRIENDS

Attribution: Best Friends, 2024, Caren Garfen

Year: 2024

Materials: Cotton, silk threads, beads. Hand stitch

Dimensions: 34cm x 24cm x 1.5cm

Image Statement: Best Friends is based on a true conversation that unfolded post-7 October 2023, when Hamas terrorists murdered over 1,200 innocent people in Israel. In the aftermath, a Jewish friend sought solace from her Muslim counterpart, with whom she shared a bond of nearly two decades. However, the response she received shattered her, leaving her grappling with profound disillusionment, and questioning the very foundation of trust, especially in her closest confidante.