RE-BIRTH

A photographic art Installation  at Boston University Mugar Memorial Library 

“In coming to America from Armenia my parents opened the door of Freedom to me. America’s public schools & libraries opened my eyes to the unlimited opportunity in this great land, as well as the privileges and obligations of citizenship.” - Stephen P. Mugar 

The Rebirth of Us

The Rebirth of Us represents a memorial unto the communities and families whose children disappear from their mothers in Atlanta between 1979 and 1981. 

Mothers are the lifeline of the community and our families. They represent a circle of closeness and protection within our neighborhoods. However, that circle was broken when these Black bodies were taken from their mothers, who birthed them from their womb.

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The Rebirth of Us is my contribution to “Pieces of Atlanta” an art series inspired by “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” documentary on HBO.

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©2020 Sheila Pree Bright