Who we are
The Concept
The Universal Soul is a collective art project that invites individuals from various backgrounds, ages, and experiences to share glimpses of their reality through their art to encourage connection to collective consciousness. The goal is to use shared emotion to bridge divides in understanding.
Enhancing Empathy through Art
Every human’s reality is a projection of themselves, which is automatically biased, inevitably unique. Each piece of art is a testament to the unique narratives of individuals, merging them into a collective gallery that reflects the diversity of human emotions and the overall human experience. This living library of human emotions can help viewers understand different walks of lives from the perspective of the individual instead of oftentimes biased sources such as media or other people.
Art as a Healing Medium
Art has long been recognized as a therapeutic medium. Utilizing various forms such as painting, sculpture, photography, and poetry, the Art Bridge will also incorporate workshops and discussions to facilitate introspection and dialogue. As participants explore their and others’ vulnerabilities through their art, they will discover avenues for expressing feelings that often remain unvoiced to encourage collective healing and connection.
Layan Yunis (b. 1999)
Introspective in Distress, 2020
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