La Sierra University is bringing attention to childhood food insecurity with a poignant art installation and discussion led by local artist Rebecca Waring-Crane. The event takes place tonight, January 14, but additional opportunities to engage with the project are coming later this year.
The exhibit, titled empty, is on display in the rotunda of the university's Zapara School of Business. An artist reception will be held tonight from 5–6 p.m., followed by a talk and panel discussion at 5:15 p.m. in the Troesh Conference Center. Both events are free and open to the public.
Waring-Crane’s installation features 504 handcrafted ceramic spoons suspended from a wooden frame, each etched with the word empty. The spoons represent the more than 5,000 elementary school students in Riverside’s Alvord Unified School District who rely on free lunches due to food insecurity.
During the panel discussion, Waring-Crane will delve into her creative process and the collaborative efforts with the Riverside community. Local experts will join her to address the broader issues surrounding poverty and childhood hunger.
Attendees tonight can also learn about Article 24, a larger community art initiative inspired by a UN declaration on children’s rights. This project will launch in March, providing further opportunities for engagement.
For additional details about tonight's events or the upcoming Article 24 project, contact Lovelyn Razzouk at the Zapara School of Business at lrazzouk@lasierra.edu.
