HOME
11-9-23
Home emerges from our conversation as a profound paradox, both a sanctuary and a battlefield, a place of intimate connections and profound solitude. Participants shared a universal yearning for peace and love, yet grappled with the complexities of chaos and disconnection within familial bonds. Through their reflections, a shared discovery unfolded: Home transcends physical spaces, encapsulating the nuances of security, rest, and the rejuvenation found in the company we keep. Art, media, religion, and politics each cast different lights on home, sometimes as a haven of serenity or a tableau of contention. This dialogue invites viewers to consider how the essence of home is uniquely mirrored in their lives, encouraging a contemplative journey through the art inspired by these conversations, where each piece serves as a window into the soulful depths of what we call home.
KEY OBSERVATIONS THAT SURFACED
Beyond Walls
This conversation explored how home transcends its physical boundaries, anchored not in its walls but in the web of relationships it houses. It's a portable sense of belonging, carried in the hearts of loved ones, capable of moving and morphing as people grow and change.
Imperfection as Comfort
Participants discussed how a home's value lies not in its flawlessness but in its capacity to be lived in and real. A home marked by imperfections is a testament to life's ebb and flow, resonating with authenticity and warmth, inviting connection rather than artificial awe and pageantry.
Home's Dual Nature
Our panelists also discussed the concept of home as a spectrum of human experience, it emerges as a sanctuary for both celebration and introspection. It is in the home that life’s happiest moments are cheered, and its sorrows solemnly acknowledged, making it a true mirror of the human condition. One of our panelists, Jim Loring, said, “Home is a reflection of the soul.”
The Constant of Change
The concept of home is not static but dynamic, reflecting the inevitable evolution of life and relationships. As individuals navigate through different phases, the essence of home adapts, always becoming a true representation of the current chapter of one’s life story.
SESSION HIGHLIGHTS
ADDITIONAL ART
These additional images also emerged from this pannel’s conversation on the meaning of home.