Confessions

All images from candychang.com/confessions/

Once again, StumbleUpon has led me to a fascinating discovery. Over the summer of 2012, the artist, designer and urban planner Candy Chang created a public art project that "invites people to anonymously share their confessions and see the confessions of the people around them in the heart of the Las Vegas strip." Check it out! http://candychang.com/confessions/

I absolutely love this idea. Everyone has secrets. Everyone. Secrets to hide, confess, laugh about or regret. Secrets that no one knows because of our fear of embarrassment, rejection, scorn, or punishment. Secrets that only complete and utter anonymity can pry from our hearts. It is amazing how such a simple thing can completely break down the walls inside us.

The result is absolutely spectacular. It's real, raw and a little heartbreaking. When you read these cards, the uncensored truth and vulnerability of so many of the authors...it's the epitome of humanity. Each card, whether it's silly or serious, has a story behind it and a wealth of emotions connected to it. Each card could represent years, if not a full life-time of joy, love, regret, fear, disappointment, or passion. So many artists strive for honesty in their work. This is as honest and real as any art piece of art can get.