THERIAC

 The Theriac Project is a bold, impactful, and ongoing contemporary art collaboration that addresses pressing social issues through visual art. The name “Theriac” holds a historical significance as a universal remedy or cure-all, and the project’s focus on socially relevant issues, promoting understanding, education, and tolerance through visual art. with a mission of promoting understanding and education to bring about social change through a dialouge of  complex social issues.

 Artist Daniel N Marder’s work for The Theriac Project is a powerful exploration of the complex emotions and experiences surrounding gun violence, expressed through immersive installation atmospheres. Marder’s artistic approach challenges traditional perceptions of materials and methods, encouraging viewers to delve deeper into the conversation and fostering a greater understanding of this pressing issue. Through emphasizing both the details on and below the surface of the objects, Marder’s work creates a visceral experience that is both informative and emotionally compelling.

The Theriac Project offers a unique perspective on gun violence, highlighting the hidden narratives beneath the surface of our society’s relationship with this issue. Utilizing a combination of glass sculptures, video footage, and personal accounts, the project brings to life the impact of mass shootings on our society, emphasizing the real human struggles behind them. In these polarizing times of intolerance and misinformation, The Theriac Project offers a valuable resource for promoting education, empathy,  The project provides a space for dialogue and reflection, utilizing the powerful medium of visual art to foster understanding and promote tolerance, and social change. By encouraging viewers to engage with important social issues in a thoughtful and reflective manner, then taking the important step towards creating a more informed and compassionate society with a call to action.