Free Your Mind, a public social justice art endeavor, aims to gather and showcase personal narratives of microaggressions, offering a cathartic release. Participants inscribe their experiences onto ribbons, which are then tied to a net, symbolizing liberation. The evolving installation creates a public record for discussion. Theda Sandiford, an acclaimed fiber and installation artist, draws inspiration from racial trauma. 

Melding various fibers and found materials, she employs free-form weaving, coiling, knotting, and jewelry making techniques. Her meticulously gathered materials, along with community contributions, serve as a testament to collective memory, transforming into “social fabric” that intertwines contemporary issues and personal narratives, fostering a rich tapestry of interconnected stories.

Carole Bieber & Marc Ham Gallery

Theda Sandiford is a highly regarded artist known for her unique approach to fiber and installation art. Drawing inspiration from the profound impact of racial trauma, she skillfully combines various fibers and found materials using techniques such as weaving, coiling, knotting, and jewelry-making. The materials she meticulously gathers, along with contributions from the community, serve as a representation of collective memory, forming what she terms "social fabric." This fusion of contemporary issues with personal narratives results in a vibrant tapestry of interconnected stories.