Malaysian artist Bono Stellar spins darkness of abuse into brightness of hope

'It is the most personal body of work I have exhibited, so it is a little scary but liberating at the same time. But I find comfort in knowing that I am not alone, and perhaps my art will let some people know that they are not alone,' says Bono Stellar about her solo debut exhibit 'Eudaimonia'. Photo: The Star/Kamarul Ariffin

What is the colour of abuse? With artist/designer Bono Stellar’s interactive installation Safe Space at the newly-opened Zhan Gallery at Jaya One in Petaling Jaya, it starts with black. Every visitor who has been abused in the past is invited to stick a red sticker anywhere on the black grid.

Take a stand, make your mark and stand in solidarity with those who are living, or have lived, a living nightmare. Since the exhibition’s opening, this black grid is fast filling up with red squares, with voices that will not be subdued because they stand as one.