Skin

Seeing or thinking about an out-group, or simply someone that looks different than us, can dampen activity in the brain, restricting social cognition and empathy. This deactivation contributes to feelings of dehumanization, seeing the other group as less than human, which in turn leads to an increased risk for violence.

 

In Skin, we want to explore how the objectification of colour and reason works, and how we can train our brains to reject biased conjectures. We invite you to talk and appreciate other skin colours by teaching you to mix colours to create different skin tones. Art educators and models from diverse backgrounds will join us for a conversation on diversity, art and representation.

This event is free and open to everyone, but space is limited. Registration is required!

Date and Time

Saturday, Feb 11 , 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.

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