The “It Takes a Village” project will consist of many handcrafted houses made out of clay. The idea is to have houses furnish the floor of an art gallery. Your participation is essential for the creation of the village. The houses are used as metaphors that illuminate each individual’s identity. Creating the clay houses is crucial for the unity of the project. The dictionary’s definition of a house is a dwelling that serves as living quarters or a building in which something is sheltered or located. This concept mirrors how we define ourselves within these spaces. We collectively live in communities made up of houses or shelters. Perhaps upon examination of these factors we will be able to view our interconnectedness with not only our immediate neighbor, but the world around us as well.
This project is the creation of artist and illustrator Denise Bennett Minnerly. With her intuition and imagination, she has created a collective project that requires the participation of people of all ages.
