East Palestine off the Rails!
Photo Series
Collaboration with East Palestine residents
2024
Rick Tsai • May 29, 2023
It’s a Holiday.
While the cat’s away the mouse will play.
After nearly a month off, recuperating from health
problems incurred by the creek, I made my
triumphant return tonight.
You will be shocked!
They are lying to you all.
-The Creek Ranger
Nathen Velez • Jul 19, 2023
Hello everyone. I’m Nate and I have a small engine
shop on Taggart. It’s next to Strohecker and
across from Bush heating. I’ve been avoiding all
of the baggage that comes with being a home
owner and business owner near the derailment
site however, I have a question and I would
appreciate straight forward answers.
My question is this; has anyone in a close
proximity to where my shop is gotten nose
bleeds?
Rachael E Daniels • August 25, 2024
We will fight for her and we will make sure no one else has
to suffer. My sisters name will not be dragged
through the mud by haters.
I will make sure of that. Rest with God baby sis. I got this.
I love you sooo much. Mom, dad, Chase and I will pick up
where you left off for your babies
and the people of East Palestine!
Lonnie Davis Miller • May 16
The COLD HARD TRUTH?
FOREVER CHEMICALS are FOREVER. They didn’t just vanish and poof! Gone! All cleaned up because the EPA says so! The carcinogenic chemicals are never going away. They cannot clean this. They cannot clean the creeks.
It’s all optics and has been since day one. Just like when they brought their generic sensors into our homes waving them around, telling us all the identical readings. Then they admitted their equipment used was not the right equipment for these chemicals. Then they backtracked that statement.
Tell us the truth.
We deserve the truth.
Rob Two-hawks • June 8, 2023
EAST PALESTINE STRONG OR UNITED?…
I haven’t gotten out much the last few months due to the impact on my own health. However, recently l’ve been hearing more about the division in EP.
What have you noticed…and, what are your thoughts on that?
I understand that there are people on one side that are all “lets clean everything up, grow & get-back-to-normal.” They don’t want any further media attention, especially concerning illness or toxicity. I get it…but, the toxic impact here was and is real…and, we’re not referring to a “plague.” Then, there are people on the other side that are ill, super-stressed, unable to afford moving or the medical testing and care they may need. Well, that sense of division or opposition between these 2 groups and mindsets may continue for awhile…but, as long as it does, no real growth or healing is possible here. What can lead to that, in fact, is truly uniting and caring about each other…regardless of our own situation or beliefs.) And, if we can’t bear the tension of holding 2 perspectives at once…we will only further divide with no best outcome.
This series is part of the exhibition:
The Art of Democracy
The Art of Democracy demonstrates the integral role that artists play in a healthy democracy. The exhibition looks to explore ways that artists and activists are using their voices, working in direct collaboration with communities, and harnessing collective power to move us towards a more just and liberated world.
Curator: Natalie Sweet
Opening: Thursday, October 10 from 6:30–8:30pm
Exhibition Dates: October 10 through November 2, 2024
Venue: Brew House Arts (711 S. 21st Street #210, Pittsburgh, PA 15203)
Featuring:
Aaron Henderson, Andrew Ellis Johnson, Ashley Cecil, The Black Unicorn Library & Archives, Brent Nakamoto, Chris Ivey, etta cetera, Evan Rumble, Justseeds, Lena Chen, Mary Tremonte, Penny Mateer, Susanne Slavick & Tony Cavalline