Hughen/Starkweather’s Threshold Spaces project was conceived as a response to this unprecedented moment -- the global pandemic, its aftermath, and worldwide protests against racism and police brutality. The artists invite people to write 25 words or less about a place where they find solace during this time; perhaps it is a place of calm, or a place of anger and engagement; it might be real, virtual, or imaginary, in the past, present, or future. The artists will publish responses on their website, and will create abstract artworks from some of the responses. 

Among other things, the artists are interested in exploring: What are we learning during these difficult times that can help build a better future? What will we need to protect or give up in order to make this happen? How does our evolving relationship to place during this time influence how we hope to exist in the world? How do people from a variety of backgrounds from all over the world -- young and old; front-line workers; people working from home; people living alone or living with many; people who have lost their jobs; people living in big cities; and people living miles from the closest town -- respond in various ways? 

Submit your response here.

This project is supported by an Individual Artist Commission Grant from the San Francisco Arts Commission. Proceeds will be donated to the San Francisco Marin Food Bank and the Southern Poverty Law Center.