So much has happened globally in the recent past that has had both cultural and societal ramifications. As a global community, we’ve faced difficult truths about racial inequality, as well as a worldwide shutdown due to a pandemic. Many of us have lost jobs, friends, and family—both physically and through differences in beliefs and values.
This is especially true for marginalized communities, who have been affected the most during this time. Which prompts the question, through all of this, when have we had time to mourn? And more importantly, when have we had time to heal?
On a broader level, we’ve all experienced this delayed trauma to varying degrees. We have been running through crisis after crisis with no time to stop, think, or reflect on how all of this has affected us on an individual level, on the story of each of our day-to-day lives. As the world marches on, eager to regain normalcy, it’s essential that we take a moment to pause and reflect.
The purpose of this installation is to provide space for viewers to address delayed trauma by reflecting on their experiences with a new and foreign version of themselves. By taking time to reflect their own personal stories, viewers can begin to process and gain a deeper understanding of the trauma they’ve endured in recent years.
Artist: Trevor Twells
Trevor Twells is a multifaceted artist and designer. His work examines how intentional engagement can reshape our understanding of the information we unconsciously consume. As an experiential artist, he creates immersive experiences that challenge visitors to rethink their relationships with the communal spaces we passively occupy. Outside of his artistic practice, Trevor founded and currently runs MakeRoom Inc., a curatorial arts agency dedicated to providing support and opportunities for BIPOC and emerging artist communities.
