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Pillows of Unrest |
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“In desperation, we lie down and rest our weary heads on our pillows. If those pillows could talk they would tell a story of struggle, one that begins within, but is often fed by an environment that lacks understanding.”
It is our purpose to give voice to these separate and lonely struggles through Pillows of Unrest workshops and to exhibit the pillowcases on this website for all to see. This will be an ongoing and permanent exhibit.
The name of each organization or consumer provider is provided at the head of each display, as well as the names of the artists where possible and the artists description of their pillowcase. We feel that this is an arts project that can be performed anywhere with a minimum of materials. It is an exercise that can stimulate awareness and build confidence in the person creating the pillowcase art.
Some organizations have actually displayed their pillowcases in prominent places such as city halls, chambers of commerce and even in and around the hospitals or consumer provider centers where they are made. Such public display allows the viewers to view the artists struggles and hopes and can eliminate discrimination and stigma.
For those interested in conducting the “Pillows of Unrest” project at their own facility, you may download a manual of instructions by clicking below.
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