“While my artistic practice is devoted to interpreting the study of human origins and ecology, occasionally I work tangentially to that primary focus because a compelling aspect of contemporary society calls me strongly to add my voice. This is the case with the piece ‘We Speak of Slavery in the Past Tense.’

“Human trafficking has been more and more persistently in my thoughts, as it becomes increasingly present in our sociopolitical discourse. This exhibition creates a space where an artist can play a part in calling attention to the issue and weakening its powerful hold by helping to expose it.”

— Lynn Sures