Artist Pamela Alderman
BROKEN: After exhibit visitors shared their experiences, I finally realized the progression between sexting, sexual assaults, and suicidal tendencies. Like one individual said, “Eventually, one thing leads to the next.”
SEXTING: “My boyfriend pressured me into texting a nude picture of myself. I tapped ‘send’—he uploaded my images to the internet.” – 7th-grader
PORNOGRAPHY: “Realizing how many pornography models aren’t there by choice, it changes how one views pornography. It’s no longer entertainment.” – Businessman
RAPE: “First, my boyfriend raped me. Then his dad took a turn.” – High school student
SEX TRAFFICKING: “My dad sold me for sex to the men in his office from the time I was two until I was five.” – Young mom
SUICIDE: “It all started with one private message. But eventually, one thing led to the next.” – 43-year-old
Healing in Art’s awareness exhibits consist of a variety of multimedia installations. Every work represents both the pain and the potential of each girl and boy enslaved in the commercial sex industry. Inspirational stories connect the audience to real survivors and encourage the healing process. Each exhibit can be expanded to include our Healing in Arts Station, with hands-on activities and community resources on how to get involved. For further educational opportunities, our presentation and film connect viewers to this social problem. Combined, these various pieces make the exhibit a more complete experience.
