As part of RedWeek, the week of prayer and remembrance for persecuted Christians, in which around 150 parishes in Switzerland and the Principality of Liechtenstein participate, the charity "Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)" will be showcasing the sculpture "Humanitarian Tradition" by artist Ivo Meier from November 16th to 24th.
The sculpture is an impressive, life-sized depiction that appeals to our humanitarian tradition. This sculpture aims to inspire viewers to think and remind them of the spirit of the Geneva Refugee Convention. Instead of insisting on dogmatic solutions, the sculpture emphasizes values such as humanity, compassion, and solidarity.
It calls on us to reflect on our responsibilities towards refugees, the persecuted, and those seeking protection and to consider the importance of humanitarian principles in our society today.
Through its powerful presence and symbolic depth, "Humanitarian Tradition" invites us to pause and engage with the fundamental values of humanity that are enshrined in the Geneva Refugee Convention. The sculpture represents a bridge between the past and the present by connecting the historical roots of the humanitarian tradition with current challenges and needs.
The sculpture is a call for reflection and a reminder of the values that hold our society together. It encourages us to think about our own actions and attitudes and to actively work towards a fairer and more humane world.
Jan Probst Managing Director of "Aid to the Church in Need (ACN)"
"The sculpture by Ivo Meier is impressive; it acts as a wake-up call, drawing our attention to the suffering of those persecuted for their religion. In many countries, Christians are discriminated against, subjected to violence, forced to flee, or pushed to the margins of society. Therefore, advocating for religious freedom and supporting persecuted and suffering Christians worldwide is a significant concern for us. Through his art, Ivo Meier makes the reality of these people spatially and visually tangible and invites us not to forget these people and their suffering."
More information (German): Kirche in Not - Weil Glaube Hoffnung gibt.
More pieces in the series:
The life-sized sculpture "Humanitarian Tradition" is a key piece in a series of works about persecuted people and refugees:
Locked-in
Die folgenden beiden Bilder sind in einer wundervollen Zusammenarbeit mit Isabelle Schmitt entstanden
(externer Link: Isabelle Schmitt Kunst-Begegnung)
Die Betrachtenden entscheiden, ob die Gitterstäbe sichtbar sind oder nicht und hinter dem austauschbaren Hintergrund in weiss oder schwarz verschwinden. Ausführung des Kubus durch Thomas Schmitt Holzweren (externer Link: Thomas Schmitt – Holzwerken) 
