Moment to Movement Visitor Responses

From Moment to Movement presents six video and film installations that explore the ideas of resistance, the role of media in shaping our understanding of events, and the power and politics of viewing. Visitors are invited to share their responses to these installations. They can leave their response cards at the museum to be shared or take it with them for personal reflection. Here are some of the cards that have been posted. This online gallery will be updated throughout the exhibition.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL? A lot of the works I saw here today were very symbolic of human pain and suffering we ourselves caused. The one about democracy and the uncomfortable visuals shook me a bit, as it was almost visceral.

A lot of the works I saw here today were very symbolic of human pain and suffering we ourselves caused. The one about democracy and the uncomfortable visuals shook me a bit, as it was almost visceral.

Be mindful. Be inclusive. Be better at advocating. Listen to those who have been robbed of their voices.

WHAT DO YOU FEEL? Each piece invoked an emotional response from me. As a person of color and product of immigration I can feel the messages being portrayed. The world has put its people through so much and these artists are trying to shine light on some of its darkest moments.

Each piece invoked an emotional response from me. As a person of color and product of immigration I can feel the messages being portrayed. The world has put its people through so much and these artists are trying to shine light on some of its darkest moments.

REVOLUTION- EVOLUTION- LOVE- LOVE- EVOLE- NOW IS THE MOMENT

We must learn to live together as brothers or perish together as fools. -ML King 1998

I will see more. I will be present. I will be an Anti-Racist. I will do more.

What will you do with what you experienced? I will keep the messages in the works in mind + use them to employ empathy for people of all backgrounds. Most importantly, I vow to always PROTEST for human rights.

I will keep the messages in the works in mind + use them to employ empathy for people of all backgrounds. Most importantly, I vow to always PROTEST for human rights.

Every culture has a higher being. Who is God if they are forced to you.

How will I love my racist country?

What do you feel? I loved hearing the story of Malaga from Jennifer. The part of the exhibition was honestly so captivating it was distracting. The music called me and I low key ran to sit on the 200 lb chairs. I will make an exhibit like this.

I loved hearing the story of Malaga from Jennifer. The part of the exhibition was honestly so captivating it was distracting. The music called me and I low key ran to sit on the 200 lb chairs. I will make an exhibit like this.

I feel seen. As a BIPOC person, these artworks are a way to materialize my community voices.

What do you feel? I feel moved. I feel a little sad. There were a great variety of works, a lot of them speaking on a social cause + elements of humanity. Overall, I feel affected in some way by the space and the stories shared.

I feel moved. I feel a little sad. There were a great variety of works, a lot of them speaking on a social cause + elements of humanity. Overall, I feel affected in some way by the space and the stories shared.

What do you feel? Hello Manetti Shrem, Today is Thursday Jan. 27.I was very excited to come look at the new exhibition. There were a lot more film based pieces than I’d seen before in the past. The Marooned stop motion watercolor film is very beautiful and made a strong impact on me. The large movie about the mixed race island eviction &racial discrimination/injustice was very poignant as well. I enjoyed today’s visit and I will be back again soon.

Hello Manetti Shrem, Today is Thursday Jan. 27.I was very excited to come look at the new exhibition. There were a lot more film based pieces than I’d seen before in the past. The Marooned stop motion watercolor film is very beautiful and made a strong impact on me. The large movie about the mixed race island eviction &racial discrimination/injustice was very poignant as well. I enjoyed today’s visit and I will be back again soon.

What do you see? Around me are the faces and souls filled with constant turmoil. There are always decisions to be made whether it be to the benefit of society or for personal gain. The artworks reflect the consequences of our decisions.

Around me are the faces and souls filled with constant turmoil. There are always decisions to be made whether it be to the benefit of society or for personal gain. The artworks reflect the consequences of our decisions.

Forced labor no benefits. Benefitting from labourers all benefits.

What do you see? I see our current society. Chaos. So much discrimination and injustice. Glad we get a glimpse of different parts of the world not just U.S.

I see our current society. Chaos. So much discrimination and injustice. Glad we get a glimpse of different parts of the world not just U.S.

What do you see? I see a lot of new media artwork that has a lot to say about the injustices that has happened and is currently happening in this world. The artwork are visually captivating and incredibly difficult to take in at times. I think this is because it forces you to think about the things that are hard to think about. The things that we know are important, but are hard to do something about.

I see a lot of new media artwork that has a lot to say about the injustices that has happened and is currently happening in this world. The artwork are visually captivating and incredibly difficult to take in at times. I think this is because it forces you to think about the things that are hard to think about. The things that we know are important, but are hard to do something about.

I want to see more art. I see artwrok. the Piant.

This is so cool I like it.

What do you see? The world is filled with darkness not even the light alone will save it. More light would also be nice it’s kinda dark to see in some room.

The world is filled with darkness not even the light alone will save it. More light would also be nice it’s kinda dark to see in some room.

I will never emotionally recover from this experience you’ve shown me a new world, and I can never go back 3-20-22 :]

Handwritten card that says, 'Grief, sorrow, melancholy are the feelings that directly come to mind. I do feel a sense of hope however, if not for this generation I hope for the next. -QH Sacramento State'

Grief, sorrow, melancholy are the feelings that directly come to mind. I do feel a sense of hope however, if not for this generation I hope for the next. -QH Sacramento State

Handwritten card that says, 'It’s very quiet with bursts of loud noises that capture my attention and make me feel and hurt with those in the films. No one is really talking around me. We are all watching intently.'

It’s very quiet with bursts of loud noises that capture my attention and make me feel and hurt with those in the films. No one is really talking around me. We are all watching intently.

Hand written card that talks about what the visitor saw in the 'Moment to Movement' exhibition.

I see people’s passions, burning questions. I see anger. I see disappointment. I see hopelessness. I see the human soul open, raw. This art gallery depicts what the realities of human life are. Beyond what words can recount burning narrative the art speaks the soul.

Hand written card talking about what the visitor saw in the Moment to Movement exhibition.

Like many other (art peices) in this this exhibit, I see a mirror; a reflection of the world we live in, but also a reflection of ourselves. I see you in this artwork, I see me, I see my parents and your parents, I see a baby. It seems that we work so hard for a fantasy, for a future truth. That truth does not exist if we keep our eyes closed. That truth does not exist in yesterday, today, or tomorrow. That truth does not exist in another country or city. That truth exists in a mirror, but only will exist by looking at it, looking at our reflection. I see me. by: Samantha Ruelas 03-11-2022