Each day, we experience another death, another tragedy, another loss of life to violence, and we have no answers. There are many people–good people–working to help families and the community cope with the hurt and pain that comes with loss, particularly tragic loss.
As we at Scoop try to support our communities, victims and families, we have partnered with Zarinah Lomax and The Apologues to respect those we have lost by sharing portraits and brief introductions into the lives of the families that The Apologues’ has featured.
Artist: Terrence Laragione
Co-Victim: Lisa (Portrait of co-victim Lisa Espinosa)
Victim: Ramon Pantoja
Artist Statement: As a native Philadelphian who has been depicting scenes of the city and its people for a few decades, I’m deeply concerned about–the rising numbers of gun violence victims. My heart goes out to their families, friends, and loved ones who are left to deal with the aftermath of their senseless loss. I’m honored to be able to contribute to this exhibition in the hope that it not only raises awareness but also provides some comfort.
What is The Apologues?
The Apologues (under the fiscal sponsorship of the Federation of Neighborhood Centers) is a fashion and art exhibit that uses the arts to assist individuals in healing, empowering themselves, and advocating against gun violence and trauma that plague urban communities. Through the use of fashion, art, and music, The Apologues honors the emotions of untreated trauma through the realm of storytelling to trigger healing. We do this through the combination of self-portraits of victims and co-victims, wearable art, and musical experiences combined.
For more information and to support this initiative, visit our website, https://www.theapologues.org
The Apologues
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