Doris Salcedo at Glenstone

"The conversation about political violence is not closed. It is open, and it is up to us to tell the story. That is my task. It’s who I am. And it’s why I work.” - Doris Salcedo
On view in Room 2 of the Pavilions at Glenstone Museum: an exhibition of sculptures by Doris Salcedo, the first such exhibition in the Washington, D.C. area. Grounding her practice in research and firsthand interviews with survivors of political and domestic violence, Salcedo creates powerful and moving sculptures that translate the experiences of these survivors into poetic and compassionate forms. This exhibition features a recently completed work commissioned by Glenstone, “Disremembered X”, 2020/2021, a sculpture in four parts which originated from interviews the artist conducted with American mothers who have lost children to gun violence.
While we prefer to let art and the artist speak for themselves, please know this video contains discussion of forms of sexual and political violence.
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[@sherittaw.taylor104]

I was so overcome with emotion when viewing this work. I now understand why. The feeling of loss was so palpable.

[@catherinepruettpianist4971]

Oh my goodness, She speaks so eloquently about something so painful yet so beautiful. How such a creative mind came up with these ideas, images, and the tremendous amount of work and care that went into each piece is almost unbelievable. This is art. This is life.

[@fmschiav]

I've been to this exhibit three times and I'm still overwhelmed by emotion with each visit.

[@sadiebridger]

I so admire these concepts and the retelling of stories of violence and the bravery of Doris Salcedo to speak a truth about all of humanity. Just love her mind, her touch, her voice and presence - such deep art.

[@mariesol974]

Seeing her work and listening to her is so touching!

[@rhqstudio4107]

beautiful expression of her deep and important ideas and work

[@fingber]

Thank you Doris Salcedo for your sensitive work and explicit words that demand we see and feel the pain, suffering, outrage of the atrocities individuals, institutions and corporations have committed against innocents and the helpless. And thank you to Glenstone for providing the perfect spaces to experience an incredible selection of artistic expression.

[@kathyomeara2724]

A true artistic expression about violence experienced by so very many.

[@_NAED_]

Work, you must! Exceptionally beautiful, soulful and truthful concepts and pieces. Ah, la vida.

[@colettechen406]

Such a great artist. I couldn't stop my tears from a certain point in her speech. Looking forward to today's visit!

[@CST100ClarissaFoxley]

Beautiful. Such important work and so well explained…brought tears to my eyes. Looking forward to seeing the exhibit at Glenstone this weekend.

[@ArameoDios]

Grande, Doris Salcedo!!! 👏🏼🔥💎

[@GrumpyYank26]

Hearing her voice while seeing her work at the same time has struck me. Just her voice or just the objects alone would not have the same impact. Next step: see the work in person while listening to her... I wish the work itself would be all I need. Not sure how I would respond to the work in person without the narrative. I am a painter so I struggle with this - how what I say (or don't say) about this or that work impacts how ppl interact with it. - usa

[@ranoir]

5:27 - Although the circumstances are different, this reminds me of the devastating fires in Lahaina. Peasants taken out of their homes, "nothing left", - "that's what they have to life with"...

[@guinottewise]

Admirable. Impressive acknowledgment of pain and passing. Political violence such as the fed visits upon American Indians is an example of what she speaks about here.

[@vickilomax5380]

Yes... amazing. The narritive is necessary for understanding.

[@WhiteCubeOfficial]

Amazing 😍