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The REDress Project
In North America, Native women experience violence at far greater rates than non-Indigenous women. This installation of The REDress Project -- which multidisciplinary artist Jaime Black (MeĢtis) founded -- draws attention to the problem of violence against Indigenous women and girls and creates space for dialogue around this critical issue.
The dresses evoke absence, serving as spectral reminders of the women and girls missing because of acts of violence. They also embody the power Indigenous women and girls have in shaping a path for future generations. The installation calls on the public to confront the dangerous reality Indigenous women and girls face across the globe and reminds us of our collective responsibility to foster safe, thriving communities.
Since 2011, Black has installed collections of donated red dresses at several Canadian galleries, museums, and universities. This REDress Project installation will be on view through March 31, 2019. |