Responding to the pandemic - an intense time of isolation - how do we now reconnect?

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Gestures Toward Touch is a physical manifestation of reconnection. Hands classically are said to be one of the most expressive parts of our body. They are also responsible for so much of the activation/engagement of our lives.

We are creating an installation of plaster Hands reaching for other hands is a beginning point of this project. Thank you for being open to participating. We ask you to fill out a permissions waiver giving us permission to exhibit your body cast. A link to a google survey will be provided.

How do you find yourself within a collaboration? Collaborative processes inform much of design, teaching, and art-making. Sometimes we are resistant to having our creativity directed. While we are asking for you to contribute a set form - a body cast of your hand - you choose the shape, gesture, and significance of that form. To begin that process I ask you to feel how the last few years of the pandemic impacted you in reference to the topic of isolation & connection.