Before entering the exhibit, visitors are asked to remove their footwear due to the sacredness of the project. Taking off one’s footwear is mandatory in homes, and places of worship. Therefore, requiring the removal of footwear demonstrates both the dignity and intimacy of the exhibit. It also gives the visitor the feeling that he/she is actually visiting an individual's memorial, and not just a gallery event. While walking through the gallery in silence, the guests are encouraged to acknowledge and focus on the artwork that surrounds them. The exhibit provides a calm and peaceful atmosphere, helping the guest realize and understand the disappearances of these beloved women. Contrary to the quick pace of everyday, the exhibit enforces a slow, gracious experience. It offers its guests the opportunity to thoroughly observe the intricate aboriginal artwork. Requiring such graciousness and respectfulness allows the visitor to fully comprehend both the pain and hope within this
Before entering the exhibit, visitors are asked to remove their footwear due to the sacredness of the project. Taking off one’s footwear is mandatory in homes, and places of worship. Therefore, requiring the removal of footwear demonstrates both the dignity and intimacy of the exhibit. It also gives the visitor the feeling that he/she is actually visiting an individual's memorial, and not just a gallery event. While walking through the gallery in silence, the guests are encouraged to acknowledge and focus on the artwork that surrounds them. The exhibit provides a calm and peaceful atmosphere, helping the guest realize and understand the disappearances of these beloved women. Contrary to the quick pace of everyday, the exhibit enforces a slow, gracious experience. It offers its guests the opportunity to thoroughly observe the intricate aboriginal artwork. Requiring such graciousness and respectfulness allows the visitor to fully comprehend both the pain and hope within this