“Skrevet i Stein” (Written in Stone) by Marte Lill Somby is this year’s summer exhibition at Várjjat Sámi Musea – Varanger Sámi Museum

Viewing period 22 June – 31 August 2024

The 2024 summer exhibition is a strong exhibition about a difficult topic and we are proud to be able to present it to our audience.

“Skrevet i Stein” is an ongoing project about Sami women who have experienced violence in close relationships in Sápmi.

It can be psychological, physical or sexual violence and abuse.

In this art project, Somby wants to focus on women’s mental health in Sápmi. You as a girl, woman, lady or áhkku can get a voice in the form of a word and a stone.

Violence is a problem all over the world. The percentage of women exposed to violence in Sami communities is markedly higher than in the rest of society. It is the Sami women’s stories that she now wants to convey in their own words.

The exhibition will open on Saturday 22 June at 3pm. Bures boahtin! Welcome!

Skrevt i stein. steiner