Second Chances

Examining the conditions of second chances, this group exhibition centers on the idea of the fresh start as well as scenarios of repetition that afford the opportunity for new resolutions. Attentive to the moment in a second chance when outcomes are invisible yet full of potential, the inherent tenet of this exhibition is one of hopefulness.

In conjunction with the exhibition, every morning between April 13–May 1, 2015, Helen Mirra walked around Aspen focused on developing the half-smile, as described by Thich Nhat Hanh. Anyone was welcome to meet her at the gazebo in Paepcke Park. After a brief orientation, participants set out, separately, to walk/hike for a number of hours, focused on developing the half-smile, and then met again to have a simple lunch.