At ArtPrize 2014, I displayed my installation, called The Scarlet Cord, through a partnership with Women At Risk International, in hopes of raising awareness of human trafficking in the United States. 30,000 ArtPrize visitors received scarlet cord bracelets as a reminder to build circle of protection around children in need.
In early 2015, The Scarlet Cord was hosted by StreetLightUSA in Phoenix where much of the film was shot. This short film features the reactions of those who walked through the installation during the 2015 Super Bowl. Through this piece, I met trafficking and sexual abuse survivors who also shared their reactions as they experienced my art. This touching film also features human trafficking statistics and information on the horrors many children in America face.
The Scarlet Cord Film Premier is September 15, 2015 at the Grand Rapids Public Museum
The Scarlet Cord film creative collaborators: Producer Rochelle Raimão, Director Simon Scionka, and Artist Pamela Alderman.
For the latest information on The Scarlet Cord film or to schedule a film screening, visit: thescarletcordfilm.com.
