Entwined

What I wouldn't do to be able to attend this exhibit. The message, the images, everything about it is AMAZING! The photographer behind it all is Laura Siebert. Though this isn't going to be anywhere local, I wanted to at least share the website.

The website states the message of this exhibit:
"Per scientific fact: Any two random humans on earth will vary in their genetic material by 1/1000th of 1 percent.So much hatred spewing forth out of our differences when we could be focusing on our 99.99 percent of similarities.
We all have the same basic human needs and desires; the greatest of which is the need to feel significant. We have a responsibility as parents to teach our children to respect each others' differences but more importantly, to cherish what makes us the same.

Entwined, a conceptual photo essay by St. Louis Photographer Laura Siebert, examines the seemingly innate desire to connect with others, as demonstrated by children. She invites you to bring the whole family to this exhibit. Her hope is that viewing the images will open a family dialogue about what makes us the same and how we can embrace this.

The exhibit will premier at the opening reception on April 18, 2008 from 6:30-9pm at the Belas Artes Gallery, located at 1854 Russell Blvd,St. Louis, MO. It will run from April 19- May 24."

http://www.entwinedexhibit.com/