Veteran Artist
Project Raha is an extension of the Command Purpose Foundation whose mission is to serve military women transitioning into the civilian world through art. Artist & U.S. Air Force Veteran, Jenn Hassin, collects personal artifacts with embedded histories of trauma including old military uniforms & traditional Afghan clothing. These materials become wall hangings, art installations & sculptures. Jenn Hassin only has one rule, to create beauty out of these materials.
This particular initiative benefits a group of of Afghan women, known as the Female Tactical Platoon. These women were trained and worked alongside the U.S. Army to fight the Taliban from 2011-2021.
From this group, thirty-nine female members were evacuated to the U.S. during the fall of Kabul and are rebuilding their lives in the U.S. Project Raha seeks to raise funds through this benefit to serve these women in rediscovering their purpose, value, voice and community.
The artworks in the auction will be on view at Affirmation Arts in New York City from November 2-30, 2023, open weekdays from 10am-6pm EDT.
“Resilience Transformed: Balancing Hope and Healing” 2023
Pulped US and Afghan Military Uniforms, an Outfit Worn on the Plane Leaving Afghanistan Pulped Into Blue, Embedded Hijabs from Afghan Veteran Women on Panel
“Harmony” 2023
Pulped US and Afghan Military Uniforms, a Child's Pink Afghan Dress with an Embedded Hijab from an Afghan Veteran Woman on Panel
“Soaring Sisters” 2023
Pulped US and Afghan Military Uniforms, a Navy Blue Jacket Worn Leaving Afghanistan, a Ceremonial Afghan Dress with Embedded Hijabs from Afghan Veteran Women on Panel
“Thunderbird” 2023
Pulped Outfit Worn on the Plane Leaving Afghanistan, a Floral Dress Pulped into Yellow, Jeans Worn on the Plane Leaving Afghanistan on Panel
“Vibrant Paths” 2023
Rolled Handmade Paper Made Out of Military Uniforms, Clothing from Afghan Women Veterans, Clothing from American Women Veterans, Childrens Clothing and Afghan Ceremonial Dresses, Partially Hand-Sprayed with Gray Toned Acrylic and Metallic Paints on Panel
“Bloom” 2023
Pulped US and Afghan Military Uniforms, a Navy Blue Jacket Worn Leaving Afghanistan, a Ceremonial Afghan Dress, a Sweater Worn on Plane While Being Evacuated with Embedded Hijabs from Afghan Veteran Women on Panel