The Memory Project exhibit was installed for a week at Mamaroneck Artists Guild in November 2017. Close to 300 people participated and added over 350 memories to the project.

The memories were written on strips of delicate gampi paper, on cards of heavy printmaking paper or audio recorded.

The skinny strips were dipped in wax and hung individually on invisible thread to create a visual and sculptural cascade that gently moved with the air current.

An antique library card catalog held the hand written cards to allow people to read and share them with one another.

 

Finally an audio piece wove recorded memories with local sounds that played through out the space, but could also be listened to on portable cd players. Click the button to the right to hear the recorded memories.

It was an incredible honor and privilege to receive and read, to listen to and witness, all the memories shared. Funny, poignant, ordinary, extraordinary, joyful, painful, authentic...each and every one shared provided the opportunity for recognition, laughter, compassion, emotion and validation. Especially in these fraught times, the willingness to share, and listen was powerful and moving. Every single one has been typed and archived on the memory page. Below is a downloadable digital version of the exhibition catalog documenting the project. Print versions are available for purchase: http://www.magcloud.com/browse/issue/1448242.