This online exhibit is an archive of the October 2021 display on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Featuring more than 36,000 of the nearly 200,000 Soul Boxes made by individuals across the country. Each origami Box was folded to hold an actual space for individuals in the U.S. killed or injured by gun violence, defense, accidents and suicide. Some honor specific victims by name.
This online exhibit features over 36,000 of the nearly 200,000 Soul Boxes made by individuals across the country. The art and messages on these Soul Boxes are their expressions.
Soul Boxes represent individuals in the U.S. killed by gun violence, defense, accidents and suicide. Some honor specific victims by name.
The video below features a survivor, Laurie, who came to This Loss We Carry on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. She is shown how to find the Soul Boxes she made for her nephew and for her son, both victims of gunfire.
To similarly experience the exhibit online : type in a name, click on the panel with a red border, then search among those 98 Soul Boxes.
Search by typing part of a name for possible matches or the full name to limit results. Name and age options will appear in a green box below the Search box. Click/touch a name to go to the proper panel outlined in red. Click/touch the image to enlarge. Use the “hand” tool, cursor, or your finger (depending on device) to explore the panel of 98 Soul Boxes to find the named Box.
More navigation and search tips:
Click again to exit the enlargement. On a mobile click the x in the upper right corner.
Click outside the panel image to return to the exhibit.
Want to get back to a Soul Box without a name? Note a nearby name and search with it when you return.
This online exhibit represents the approximate number of lives lost to gunfire in one year in the U.S.
We will respond to your questions and concerns by email.
Comments are moderated and will be released after approved for public viewing.
20 entries.
Jana Beck
from
Dallas October 21, 2021 at
1:32 pm
In 2017, we lost a beautiful soul to suicide by gun, he was 10 years old. He is not listed here and I would love for him to be included. What can I do to make that happen? Thank you for this alarming and beautiful project.
In 2017, we lost a beautiful soul to suicide by gun, he was 10 years old. He is not listed here and I would love for him to be included. What can I do to make that happen?
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The visual impact of the numbers; first in SO many deaths and injuries represented and second in SO many people taking time to fold boxes to honor the victims and bring attention to the gunfire epidemic. Thank you for creating this project.
The visual impact of the numbers; first in SO many deaths and injuries represented and second in SO many people taking time to fold boxes to honor the victims and bring attention to the gunfire epidemic. Thank you for creating this project.... Collapse
Poppy Dully
from
Portland October 29, 2020 at
7:35 pm
Thank you for this remarkable exhibit. I continue to be amazed by the scope and ambitions of The Soul Box Project. You are doing an outstanding job of keeping this important issue in people’s minds and hearts.
Thank you for this remarkable exhibit. I continue to be amazed by the scope and ambitions of The Soul Box Project. You are doing an outstanding job of keeping this important issue in people’s minds and hearts.... Collapse
Anne Smith
from
Portland, OR October 27, 2020 at
3:27 am
Absolutely incredible. It's awesome to see the love and care that you have taken with each and every Soul Box. This is a beautiful memorial to lives lost to gun violence as well as a critical call to action. Thank you!
Absolutely incredible. It's awesome to see the love and care that you have taken with each and every Soul Box. This is a beautiful memorial to lives lost to gun violence as well as a critical call to action. Thank you!... Collapse
Rachel Stevens
from
Portland October 21, 2020 at
4:21 am
Extraordinary exhibit. So glad it’s online for people to see. The photo of the man on front of a month’s worth of gun deaths had me absolutely astounded.
Extraordinary exhibit. So glad it’s online for people to see. The photo of the man on front of a month’s worth of gun deaths had me absolutely astounded.... Collapse
Linda Sladek
from
Portland OR October 20, 2020 at
12:13 am
Powerful to see many boxes together- a small part of the total tragedy. Then zooming in to see each individual victim, and the artistry of each box made it personal. Gratitude for this project which is more meaningful than ever in 2020.
Powerful to see many boxes together- a small part of the total tragedy. Then zooming in to see each individual victim, and the artistry of each box made it personal. Gratitude for this project which is more meaningful than ever in 2020.... Collapse
Peggy Wenrick
from
Tucson October 18, 2020 at
7:42 pm
This online exhibit is so moving and so accessible. Thanks to all SoulBoxers everywhere for creating each Box and each panel in honor of people affected directly or indirectly by the gunfire epidemic.
This online exhibit is so moving and so accessible. Thanks to all SoulBoxers everywhere for creating each Box and each panel in honor of people affected directly or indirectly by the gunfire epidemic.... Collapse
Kathryn Fitch
from
Portland October 18, 2020 at
2:09 pm
Oh my, your website is so well done. We step in, in order to feel the pain of losing one beautiful human being and then we step back to take in the enormity of the monthly count of lost lives, all held by the beauty of the Boxes and the collage of Box next to Box. Bravo!
Oh my, your website is so well done. We step in, in order to feel the pain of losing one beautiful human being and then we step back to take in the enormity of the monthly count of lost lives, all held by the beauty of the Boxes and the collage of Box next to Box. Bravo!... Collapse
Ronnah Metz
from
LA CROSSE October 17, 2020 at
1:46 pm
The videos and photos seem an effective alternative to live exhibits as I was moved by the sheer volume of Boxes representing lives lost. I'm impressed that the Boxes are cataloged in such a way that we can view the panels clearly and do a search by name.
The videos and photos seem an effective alternative to live exhibits as I was moved by the sheer volume of Boxes representing lives lost. I'm impressed that the Boxes are cataloged in such a way that we can view the panels clearly and do a search by name.... Collapse
The immensity of the crisis becomes personal with Soul Boxes. Thank you to each person who created a box, named a loved one, stitched them together, and remembered.
The immensity of the crisis becomes personal with Soul Boxes. Thank you to each person who created a box, named a loved one, stitched them together, and remembered.... Collapse
Bill Phillips
from
Albany, New York October 16, 2020 at
1:46 am
What a powerful and moving way to express the enormous loss of human life gun violence has inflicted across our country. Thank you to everyone who has helped to bring this project to life.
What a powerful and moving way to express the enormous loss of human life gun violence has inflicted across our country. Thank you to everyone who has helped to bring this project to life.... Collapse
Thank you for bringing attention to such a worthy cause. Gun violence is senseless and we need to continue to honor the victims and disregard those who yield the weapons.
Thank you for bringing attention to such a worthy cause. Gun violence is senseless and we need to continue to honor the victims and disregard those who yield the weapons.... Collapse
