As an institution dedicated to exploring the complexities of the human body and mind, we recognize that health is more than biology—it is deeply connected to the social realities we navigate. Gun violence is one such reality.

77 Minutes is an exhibition featuring still-life photographs and family portraits of those whose lives were devastated by the school shooting at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas, on May 24, 2022. Beginning with the shooter's entry into the school at 11:33 a.m., 77 minutes is a reference to the time that children and teachers waited for help, families waited for news of those trapped inside, and we as a nation waited for law enforcement, who began entering the building just moments after the shooter, to take action.

The color photographs framed in floating pine boxes feature the shoes that the children were wearing at the time of their deaths, a simple yet profound testament to the violence that occurred that day. They are paired with intimate, black and white portraits of the families holding their children's shoes. Printed on sheer fabric, the photographs reveal the families' vulnerability, resiliency, anger, grief, and hope for the future.

The ripple effects of this event extend beyond the 21 lives lost. Through long-term community engagement with the survivors and the victims' families, Sudhoff bears witness to this tragedy to understand the full impact of the massacre, to honor victims of gun violence, and to explore the role of art in helping communities process grief, establish connections, and enact change.

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