It's hard to believe, but the end is near for the Bearing Witness Art Show, the first art show of it's kind, featuring visual, written and musical works from 32 artists exploring the experience of pregnancy loss and infertility using the creative process. It has been an profound experience, one that artists and visitors will likely not forget.
Friday night I went to the gallery with my dear friend and together we sat looking at the artwork, sharing tears and moments of reflection on this emotional journey. For me, and perhaps others, this show gave me the opportunity to connect with a greater community of individuals and feel less isolated in my experience with loss, all the while bringing my community together to share each of our powerful stories. For my friend, she opened herself up to the grief and loss that she has not experienced, nor could she imagine trying to comprehend this experience for myself and others. We came together, each of us from different places in the experience, each of us changed.
Please join my fellow artists and me for the Closing Reception, where we will gather together one last time to honor these creative expressions of loss.
Closing Reception
Sunday, July 29th
4:00-6:00 pm
Marylhurst University
Streff Gallery- Located in the Shoen Libary
17600 Pacific Highway, Hwy 43
Marylhurst, Oregon
Thank you!
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