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Fall Symposium II: Evidence of Things Not Seen: Creativity as Reconstruction from Trauma

Join us on Monday, September 16, 1:30-3pm in Gillespie Gallery of the Art and Design Building. The Fall Symposium II will feature a compelling roundtable discussion entitled "Evidence of Things Not Seen: Creativity as Reconstruction from Trauma." Esteemed panelists including Lina Alattar (visual artist), Monifa Love (writer and academic), Kris O'Shee (therapist, memoirist, dancer, host of the Baldwin100), will come together under the moderation of Alison Landsberg, who will help us talk about a framework of exploring memory and empathy. 

Together, they will share their reflections on creativity and resilience in the face of adversity within the context of Baldwin’s life and works, talk about their perspectives on the role of place, both local and global, and the shaping influence of upbringing in a creative journey, and navigate a deep exploration of memory, empathy, and the transformative power of creativity as inspired by Baldwin's enduring legacy.