WAR ROOM 1
THE STORY OF EMILY
Illustration / Environmental graphics
Permanent exhibition at The Story of Emily
The Story of Emily, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Commisioned by: Kossmandejong
International Design Awards Winner 2025
Permanent exhibition at The Story of Emily
The Story of Emily, Cornwall, United Kingdom
Commisioned by: Kossmandejong
International Design Awards Winner 2025
This exhibition explores the Second Anglo-Boer War (1899–1902) in South Africa, highlighting the British concentration camps and Emily Hobhouse’s feminist activism. Spanning 24 audiovisual rooms, it immerses visitors in the lives of Boer fighters, British soldiers, and the local black population. Headphones synchronize audio stories, animations, and lighting, while original artifacts add authenticity. The exhibition reveals war's chaos and devastation, showcasing Emily as a rare figure who fought to preserve humanity amid widespread destruction.