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Listen to them: MFA Thesis - Sculpture

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Research Subject Categories::HUMANITIES and RELIGION::Aesthetic subjects::Art
 Trauma
 Rape
 Sculpture Exhibitions
 Quilting Exhibitions
 Psychic trauma in art
 Post-traumatic stress disorder
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2019-05
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SUNY New Paltz Masters in Fine Art (MFA) Thesis Collection
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“Listen to them.”, represents a group of twenty-one rape survivors. I know them personally and they have confided in me the details of their attacks. These are all people that I have relationships with: friendships, family, ex-coworkers, colleagues, etc. The fabrics, colors, and other adornments chosen for each cone reflect the personality and some physical qualities of the individuals portrayed. The experiences of their assaults are also present on these standing quilts. Small, almost hidden books containing the survivors’ words are sewn to the bodies, revealing a literal remnant of the trauma. Stitching these forms by hand takes time and patience. For me, this process, is an analog to healing.
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