A new Amelia Douglas Gallery exhibit opening today highlights the experiences of people who work or interact closely with survivors of sexualized violence.
Walking Alongside Trauma is presented by the Craft Council of BC and brings together 12 multimedia artists who have translated the vicarious trauma experienced by health care providers, counsellors, family members, peers, educators and other supporters into works of art. The exhibit runs Jan. 16–Feb. 28 at the New Westminster Campus.
“Sexualized violence negatively impacts all of us,” said Raine McKay, Executive Director for the Craft Council of BC. “Informed by those who walk alongside trauma every day, this exhibition examines structures, attitudes and beliefs that could amplify, but most often diminish, our ability to equitably address some of the root causes of sexualized violence.”
Through embroidery, fabric collage, textiles and sculptures made of glass, clay, recycled industrial waste and more, this collaborative exhibit raises awareness of the multifaceted realities of trauma.
“This collection shows to our students and community just how important it is to support not just the victims, but the people around them,” said Jennifer Racco, Arts Events Officer at Douglas College.
The opening reception is today, Jan. 16, at 4:30pm at the New Westminster Campus’s Amelia Douglas Gallery. The exhibit runs until Feb. 28. Admission is free. Walking Alongside Trauma will continue its tour at McGill University in March.
Douglas College is the largest college in B.C., combining the academic foundations of a university and the employer-ready skills of a college to graduate resilient global citizens who adapt, innovate and lead in a changing world.
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