This exhibition dives into the remarkable connection between the natural world and human experience, with specific focus on the Stonewall Uprising. In brief, the Stonewall Uprising was a series of protests and riots that initiated on June 28, 1969 and stretched over 6 days. (Blakemore, 2023) This uprising lit a fire that sparked an understanding of the oppression faced by the LGBTQ+ community, and the relentless work done to protect the integrity of this community.
Through exploring the connections between ecological systems and social movements, we aim to illustrate the resilience, growth and transformation that represent these movements and systems. Just as nature endures harsh storms and comes out renewed, the LGBTQ+ community has weathered oppression and discrimination, and has emerged stronger and more equipped to face the next storm. The Stonewall Riots impacted history so profoundly, for they have initiated change on a global level on what it means to be accepting and understanding. Much like a seed breaking through the soil or a tree's roots spreading in every direction, this Uprising planted an undeniable opportunity for change.
Through a careful curation of natures objects, this exhibition allows one to contemplate the connection between nature and the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and transformation.
Website: http://stonewallrebellion.com
