The Full Story

"Only take heed to thyself, and keep thy soul diligently, lest thou forget the things which thine eyes have seen, and lest they depart from thy heart all the days of thy life: but teach them thy sons, and thy sons' sons."

Deuteronomy 4:9 (King James)

Purpose

Through images of the Holocaust, the artist pursues a current view of our humanity while beckoning us to question our own personal views and sense of responsibility toward one another. Reflection and response to the events of our collective past can only strengthen our appreciation of humanity.

Recognizing both past and present expressions of antisemitism, where else in history have groups been marginalized on the basis of race or cultural identity? Across eras, people have been reduced to controlled labor, restricted to specific regions, imprisoned, or even killed as a result of such prejudice. What does it take to hold in abeyance our often myopic tendencies in quest for what unites all people in promoting a kinder world?

By triangulating images of concentration camps, Hartheim Castle, and Jewish Ghettos with historical narrative and personal reflection, the artist builds a composition in which past and present seep through one another, prompting a deeper regard for our fellow human beings. It is within these buried and resurfacing strata of history that we uncover meaning and begin to shape something new. And as these truths rise to meet us in the present, we are left to consider how each of us will choose to respond.

Echoes from the Ashes: A Voice Remains aims to promote civil discourse in the protection of human rights by striving to:

Preserve and honor the memory of victims and survivors
Educate audiences about the historical realities of the Holocaust and associated atrocities
Encourage reflection on the moral consequences of hatred, prejudice, and indifference

Below Photograph: Unfinished Paths

Victims' Shoes, Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum

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Bringing Echoes from the Ashes: A Voice Remains to Your Community

The photojournalism exhibition is available for museums, educational institutions, cultural centers, community groups, and faith-based organizations. Hosting the exhibit provides an opportunity to foster dialogue, deepen learning, and create space for remembrance.

Below Photograph: The Echo of Thousands
Room of Names, Mauthausen Memorial

Bookings:

For more information about the project or to secure an exhibition date, contact
Dr. Craig S. Collins at EFTA1945@gmail.com.