Opening Reception: Full Immersion: An American Patrol Base in Iraq

Location

Saints Tekakwitha and Serra Hall, Humanities Center, Room 200

Free

The exhibition Full Immersion: An American Patrol Base in Iraq transforms the gallery space into a reproduction of an American patrol base that would have been utilized during the post-911 war in Iraq. The installation is an immersive experience that allows for an intimate glimpse into the workings and daily life of a patrol base. All of the objects, sounds, and imagery seen in the installation represent the firsthand experiences of two Marine combat veterans from Combat Arts San Diego who developed and constructed this project. 

Exhibition on display February 1 through March 3.

Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday: noon - 5:00pm

Combat Arts is 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that serves post-911 service members who have sustained physical and psychological injuries in combat. They are composed of professional and veteran artists who employ the making and viewing of art as a therapeutic tool to help combat veterans reduce stress, pain, and anxiety, while increasing community engagement between military and civilian populations.