THE UNDIVIDED MANY

Memorial Design On Kent State Campus

In a short, college-wide competition to design a new memorial for the Kent State May 4th Shooting, I shifted my direct focus from the victims (though still represented) to the overall movement the students were representing on that tragic day. The Undivided Many represents the need for change. As we reflect on the victims of May 4th and the greater context of the event with this memorial, we strive to challenge the rules and standards we are meant to follow to spark action in individuals wanting to improve the environment and society in which we live and lead a new movement for the sake of society.

This memorial reads as one cohesive piece, but with a closer look reveals the many pieces that create the form. It reflects the unifying goal of the 1500+ individuals that sought to make a difference on May 4th. It is many people gathering with one voice and one objective: to create a better future.