![]() ![]() The experiences they encounter now may have severe consequences for them and their society.Ĭontrasting elements of softness and beauty against severe brutalities, Jonathan’s paintings are both seductive and harsh in their subject and technique. His focus is on children as he believes they can and will determine the future. His work portrays people in a cultural context where innocence and the vulnerable have been impacted by forces of social, economic and political change. ![]() Jonathan’s artistic concern deals with socio-political and humanitarian themes. In 6 days the gallery has been completely transformed from its white walls to a full scale installation of the city of Goma. Read the article on BBC News about the rebel’s activities in Goma. It was never thought that the rebel forces would be able to take the eastern capital.” Jonathan Darby (artist, creative director ). Last week, while the show was on display at the gallery, the city was over thrown by the rebel group m23. Goma is the setting and context of this show and the kids in this show are from and live in Goma. Myself and Aptart director Samantha Robsion worked with street kids, orphans and former child soldiers painting large murals and running painting workshops. About 19.5% of families and 24.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 30.6% of those under age 18 and 9.3% of those age 65 or over.“The show is a response to my time spent working with in Goma, Democratic republic of Congo, a city of 1 millon people. The per capita income for the town was $11,658. Males had a median income of $21,071 versus $20,781 for females. The median income for a household in the town was $25,221, and the median income for a family was $27,500. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 91.6 males. For every 100 females there were 99.4 males. In the town, the population was spread out with 32.3% under the age of 18, 9.0% from 18 to 24, 26.9% from 25 to 44, 22.5% from 45 to 64, and 9.3% who were 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.54 and the average family size was 3.20. 30.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 10.8% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 279 households out of which 36.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 41.9% were married couples living together, 14.0% had a female householder with no husband present, and 36.9% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 3.52% of the population. The racial makeup of the town was 90.56% White, 0.14% African American, 3.24% Native American, 2.39% from other races, and 3.66% from two or more races. There were 316 housing units at an average density of 230.2/km² or 594.8/sq mi. The population density was 1,336.5 people per square mile (517.2/km²). 2000 censusĪs of the census of 2000, there were 710 people, 279 households, and 176 families residing in the town. The gender makeup of the town was 49.9% male and 50.1% female. 24% of residents were under the age of 18 8.2% were between the ages of 18 and 24 23.1% were from 25 to 44 29.6% were from 45 to 64 and 15% were 65 years of age or older. The median age in the town was 40.8 years. The average household size was 2.36 and the average family size was 2.94. 33.3% of all households were made up of individuals and 12.9% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. There were 303 households of which 28.1% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 39.6% were married couples living together, 14.5% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.0% had a male householder with no wife present, and 40.9% were non-families. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 2.2% of the population. The racial makeup of the town was 91.3% White, 0.1% African American, 4.2% Native American, 0.8% Asian, and 3.6% from two or more races. There were 360 housing units at an average density of 620.7 per square mile (239.7/km 2). The population density was 1,241.4 inhabitants per square mile (479.3/km 2). As of the census of 2010, there were 720 people, 303 households, and 179 families residing in the town. ![]()
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