We Are One

We Are One explores the historical cultural diversity that has long influenced and defined Seattle’s Central Area. Featuring intimate depictions of prosaic life, the exhibit pays homage to the various communities of color that represent the city’s history. Spotlighted in paintings bursting with vibrant colors, diverse styles and inspired materials are key figures, landmarks and communities from the Central Area between 1840 and today.

The exhibit hosts a vibrant collection of 28 pieces created through the novel technique of incorporating paper and mud, ultimately infused with acrylic paints. In his illustrations of the various immigrant and POC communities that have called this historic neighborhood home, artist Lawrence Pitre highlights the long-standing cross-cultural practice of survival and change through unification and the vital need to re-commit to this powerful tradition.

Credit: Exhibition overview from museum website