The Green River Victims Memorial Exhibit at Slip Gallery
This exhibit was on display from June 11th through July 5th 2024.
At : Slip Gallery: 2301 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98121
OPS formed the Green River Victims Memorial, a series of tiles created by survivors in dedication to those who lost their lives.
As part of this living memorial, artist Maggie Smith has been working alongside CSE survivors in art workshops hosted by Seattle OPS. Survivors use ceramic sculpture and tiles to capture their unique perspectives and experiences in ongoing sessions that have taken place since October 2017.
The Art Workshops themselves are a critical aspect of the Living Memorial, as they continue to offer a safe haven for survivors to unleash their creativity and express their stories in bold and innovative ways, reinforcing OPS's commitment to healing, recovery, and empowerment.
About the tiles:
OPS is raising public awareness about changing the narrative when it comes to survivors of CSE and to create a living memorial.
To achieve this, we are excited to announce our upcoming traveling exhibition featuring 100 exquisite ceramic tiles created by CSE survivors in OPS workshops.
Each glazed tile, carefully crafted, serves as a powerful expression of the individual artist's response to the horrific serial killings.
In this extraordinary exhibit, you will encounter tiles that honor and commemorate the lives of individual victims, paying tribute to their untold stories.
Others delve deep into highly personal iconography exploring the issue of this violence, shedding light on the pain and healing. Amongst these creations, you will also find tiles that exude love, hope, and an unwavering spirit of resilience.