Outspoken Voices of the Earth focuses on the socio-political confrontations of artists throughout the years, and from different backgrounds. Instead of focusing on just one topic or issue, the show allows for a wide variety of commentary that contextualizes the social and political views of each artist. Some offer commentary, others use humor, while still others offer potential solutions. The differences in time allow viewers to judge whether or not these issues have been improved or outright solved, putting into question the role of the more recent works. With art’s ability to change our view on certain topics, it is important for viewers to be able to look simultaneously forwards and backwards.

Each artist, throughout the week, will give a tour of their space and quickly discuss their works, allowing them to both verbally and visually express themselves. Viewers are asked to remain silent while the artist speaks, allowing only their voice to be present. This will continue until the final tour is given, at which point the audience is encourage to consider one artist to focus on. The following day the four artists will be split between four separate rooms, now allowing the audience to ask questions, discuss, or debate. Each audience member will speak one at a time for ten minutes each, and the artist will have the opportunity to respond.

Our ability to speak out is one of our most important, allowing us to make our voices heard. One should always be ready to stand up for what they believe in, while also leaving plenty of room for accepting new ideas and viewpoints. Second to our ability to speak out is our ability to listen, to open ourselves up to the voices of others, to hear their part. Outspoke Voices of the Earth allows us to get in close contact with some of the voices that are looking to be heard, it is an opportunity to expand one’s point of view through active discussion. So come join your voice with ours, and be heard.