Emily Eid

Ribbon, chiffon, and artist’s wheelchair with audio, 5:07 min., thesis project

“In Reconciliation, I share my journey with chronic pain, which began in darkness, but ultimately led to hope and peace. My conversion to Catholicism opened my eyes to the concept of redemptive suffering or offering one’s pain to Christ in order to align oneself with His will. Through Biblical typology, spoken word, and sound, I confront listeners with an embodied experience of pain and, in a sermon-like style, guide them toward the path of sanctification. I hope that my audience, even those without a Christian background, will hear my honest testimony and connect with the universal human experience of the search for healing.”