{"product_id":"second-skin","title":"Second Skin","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eNFS - available for rental\/exhibition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e48\" x 30\" x 30\" (approx)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eAcrylic, spray paint on upcycled vinyl punching bag\u003cbr\u003e2023\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eArt Direction \u0026amp; project management by: Tania LaCaria; \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cem\u003emark-making contributed to by fellow survivors whose names are not included for privacy\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Second Skin project was funded by Peter Van Dyck in support of Halton’s Women’s Group for the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"no excuse boxing and women's fundraiser for ending violence against women Tania LaCaria art director punching bag survivors fashion show\" href=\"https:\/\/local-news.ca\/2023\/05\/08\/fashion-show-fundraiser-and-art-exhibit-raises-funds-for-halton-womens-place-and-empowers-survivors\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo Excuse For Women’s Abuse\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e fashion fundraiser which took place at No Excuse Boxing (owned by women’s ally and supporter Ryan Ranelli) in Burlington, Ontario and (covered by Burlington Local News).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe upcycled and repurposed punching bag features hand-painted markings left by participants who identify as women survivors of various forms of abuse including physical, sexual, emotional, financial, spiritual and cultural abuse. The colours palette was inspired by No Excuse Boxing's boxing glove grading colours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis art installation is intended to serve as a beacon of hope for women who are embarking on the beginning of their healing journey. The title Second Skin is reminiscent of the healing process that begins after a trauma - the shedding of old belief systems, the generation of new “skin” that forms over a wound that's made of scar tissue that comes back stronger and tougher than the skin that precedes it. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe healing process after abuse is a long journey. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is messy, painful and difficult. \u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIt is a slow process, but it is possible. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe women who contributed to this project (along with other survivors) are examples of strength. They were used by unwell, broken people as punching bags, but they have found a way to heal and are stronger than ever. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Second Skin project is a reminder that despite a painful history, the survivors who are lucky to still be here are stronger than ever.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRead about Burlington's Local New's coverage of the \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"hope in every step burlington local news tania LaCaria artist and advocate for women's rights\" href=\"https:\/\/local-news.ca\/2023\/09\/24\/community-unites-for-hope-in-every-step-walk-in-support-of-halton-womens-place\/\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eHope In Every Step\u003c\/a\u003e walk in support of ending gender-based violence in which Tania LaCaria shared words about what this project meant to her and her experience as a survivor, as she shared the stage alongside brave participants and fellow survivors.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethis\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eMore about this project:\u003cbr\u003eSecond Skin belongs to project funder, Peter Van Dyck, and is available for rental and exhibition in support of ending gender-based violence. To inquire about exhibition and rental opportunities, please send an email in my \u003ca rel=\"noopener\" title=\"Tania LaCaria contact email inquiry fine art paintings\" href=\"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/pages\/contact\" target=\"_blank\"\u003econtact form\u003c\/a\u003e with the subject \"Second Skin project inquiry\".\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Tania LaCaria Studio","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46653443309756,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0558\/9263\/9932\/files\/second-skin-punching-bag7sm.jpg?v=1778865415","url":"https:\/\/tanialacariastudio.com\/products\/second-skin","provider":"TaniaLaCariaStudio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}