"The pearl is the result of the organism's effort to protect and defend its life." 

Women who have been harmed by violent acts are the bearers of pearls.

"Pearls" Imagines a world where women have released, by their own choice and power, the pearls that reside within them. These pearls, born from strength, courage and stubbornness and the will to survive, become new seeds that grow in a world free from abuses to women. The women, once hosts to the pearls, become free.

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Pearls: One in Three was selected for Amnesty International and the International Museum of Women's traveling art exhibition, launched in San Francisco in March 2009 and traveled Northern California culminating at the International House at UC Davis May 15th, 2009.

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