The Truth Is I Am You is a floating poem, highlighting the practices of co-existence that exemplify culturally diverse communities like New York City. As a continuation of The Truth Project, this installment is printed on silver helium inflated balloons, based on Andy Warhol's 'Silver Clouds,' which originally debuted in 1966. Each balloon displays a single line from the poem translated into the 25 most spoken languages by New York City residents.
Starting with, “The truth is I am you” and ending with “The truth is I love you,” the piece attempts to use the 2,000 square foot exhibition space as a point of entry into other systems of considering who we are, what we value, where we come from, and where we are going.
The Cause Collective is a team of artists, designers and ethnographers creating innovative art in the public realm. Their projects explore and enliven public spaces by creating a dynamic conversation between issues, sites, and the public audience.
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