The Rest of Us | Soul Basel

Moss Bed, 2023
Sarah Jené and Jasmine Williams
Reclaimed bed, plants, flowers and other organic materials

Stained Glass, 2023
Adrienne Domnick
Fused glass, metal

'The Rest of Us' is a continuation of 'We Grow On', presented by the Mississippi Museum of Art as part of the 2023 CAPE Artist-in-Residence. 'The Rest of Us' is an outdoor art installation that empowers us to imagine a world where rest is interwoven into our freedom dreams. We welcome artists to engage in a world where rest is now. We’re asking, what does rest look like for you?

This installation includes a moss bed and a fused glass piece to create an oasis for rest. Accompanied by a nightstand altar, this engagement space asks us to consider the things we have to release or be freed from to engage in radical rest. A place for participants to write burdens they wish to lay down.

Like grief, moss is persistent. It also plays a vital role in the development of new ecosystems. In nature, moss soaks up rainfall, absorbs toxins, cleansing the soil and allowing other plants around it to thrive. In curating this project, the artists were inspired by these ideas to create a soft space for the community to reflect on their individual experiences with grief in an atmosphere that supports growth.

As you sit, lay on or engage with the moss bed, take a deep breath and think about what true rest looks like for you.

Think of reasons why rest is essential to you and your ancestors.