Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stations?
Stations is a multi-sensory experience that blends visual art, poetry, and audio elements to explore deep themes of grief, absence, and transformation. Each station presents a unique pairing of image and text, inviting visitors to reflect on these universal experiences through a personal lens.

How do I engage with the Stations exhibit?
Visitors engage by viewing the image-text pairings and listening to the accompanying audio meditation, which deepens the reflective experience. The exhibit encourages you to take your time and move at your own pace, allowing space for personal contemplation.

How long does it take to experience the full meditation?
The guided meditation is approximately 12 minutes and 28 seconds long. The full experience, including time spent with each station, may vary depending on how much time you spend reflecting at each one. Visitors spending more time with other materials are encouraged to engage with the audio on a loop.

Where can I see Stations exhibit?
The exhibit is adaptable to a variety of settings, including outdoor spaces like parks and gardens, as well as indoor galleries, cultural centers, and places of worship. Check the Programming & Events page for current and upcoming exhibitions.

How does Stations explore grief and loss?
Stations provides a space to sit with the discomfort of unresolved grief and absence. Each station invites visitors to confront their own experiences of loss, not with the expectation of resolution, but to reflect on the human need to find meaning in moments of change and transformation.

Can I host Stations at my venue?
Yes, the exhibit is flexible and can be adapted to different spaces, whether for a long-term exhibit or a short-term installation. Please visit our Contact page for inquiries about hosting.

What programming is available with the exhibit?
In addition to the visual and audio experience, the exhibit offers a range of programming options, including grief and writing workshops, artist talks, and guided meditations. These programs help participants explore the exhibit’s themes on a deeper level.

Who is the artist behind Stations?
Matthew Leavitt Brown is a writer, artist, and educator specializing in expressive writing therapy, narrative medicine, and the medical humanities. His personal journey with chronic illness, research and field work with trauma therapy deeply informs the work, offering a unique lens on themes of grief, healing, and transformation. His creative work has been published and featured in venues throughout North America and Europe and online. He currently teaches writing and literature at Middle Tennessee State University and lives with his wife and children between Nashville and a family farm in Randolph County in Southern Illinois.