a selman project

It’s no secret that every nation has its own unique culture, demographics, and associated social issues. Unfortunately, sometimes our perception of many countries is shaped most by the negative issues which bubble up in the media. Worse still, is that many countries go both unheard of and unheard by the larger world.

Thankfully, every nation equally produces individuals who devote and sacrifice themselves to the principles of peace, freedom, and equality. The Peace Post project began as a means to shine a light on individuals from around the globe who are champions of peace.

As a starting point, we determined that every sovereign nation should be represented in the project with a few key disputed states entered at our discretion. As a referential guide for each illustration, we profiled each country with a keen eye on the progression of traditional and contemporary visual styles associated with the art and culture.

In choosing which individual to profile for each country, we first referenced Nobel Peace Prize Laureates, notable omissions, and various other international peace awards looking for potential candidates. In several cases when a nation was not represented by a winner of a major peace award, we used our own research to find an individual who represented associated ideals and actions of peace advocacy.

We elected to represent the chosen individuals as a series of stamps for several reasons. Stamps have a long history of commemorating important people and events. Stamps are collectible and shareable. Perhaps most importantly, stamps represent a vehicle of correspondence and dialogue.

Our goal was to learn more about these countries, the positive people there, and share their stories with you.

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Shula Keshet

  • Israel
  • Human Rights

Shula Keshet is a Mizrahi feminist, activist, artist, writer and curator living in South Tel Aviv-Jaffa. She is a leader involved in many social movements, constantly seeking justice for the underprivileged in Israel. Keshet is specifically working against the deportation of asylum seekers, fighting against gentrification, and battling environmental hazards caused by the second largest bus station in the world. Shula has organized numerous demonstrations and protests for these causes, as well as public meetings and cultural events to encourage dialogue and action planning.

Keshet was a founding member of the Mizrahi feminist group “Achoti – For Women in Israel”, establishing Southern Tel Aviv-Jaffa’s first community center in the area. She has also served as editor-in-chief of Achoti Press, writing and reporting on social issues. Keshet’s identity as a Mizrahi feminist informs her work as an activist and an artist. She has initiated several art exhibitions, such as “Black Labor”, which was based on meetings and events between Mizrahi, Ethiopian, Palestinian, and Bedouin women artists. Keshet is also behind the exhibition “Women Creating Change”, which contained the portraits of feminist activists. Keshet utilizes art as empowerment, curating art shows that inherently speak to the audience about oppression and inequality.

Shula also founded the Libi BaMizrach festival, celebrating Mizrahi culture and continuing her work in connecting women from diverse communities, and she continues to serve her community as a city council member. Keshet has won several awards for her significant contributions, such as the Bellush Israeli Feminist Award  in 2011, the Yeshayahu Leibowitz Award in 2014, and the Emile Greenzwieg Human Rights Award in 2019.

Israel

  • Population
    9.364 million
  • Capital
    Jerusalem
  • GDP (PPP)
    $54,771
  • May 14, 1948
  • Total Area
    20,770–22,072 km
  • Demonym
    Israeli
  • Government
    Unitary parliamentary republic

Artwork

Shula’s likeness is composed of the Audre Lorde quote, ‘there is no liberation without community,’ acknowledging the Black feminist leaders that influence Mizrahi feminism. The quote is also a nod to her curated art exhibitions that bring diverse women together. The portrait honors Shula by interpreting her unique art style, which is guided by her religion and home.

  • Illustration by
    Jennie Soccio