Maria Seddio, Pia Tempestini, and the WasherWoman Collective
WASH!
Maria Seddio, Pia Tempestini, and the WasherWoman Collective
Friday
10–3pm
14th Street Y, 344 E 14th Street
Saturday
10–3pm
Lot next to "The Twins (Os Gêmeos) Double Mural" between Sixth & Seventh Avenues
Sunday
10–3pm
14th Street Park between Tenth and Eleventh Avenues
A collaborative installation and immersive story-sharing experience centered on the act of doing laundry. It involves collecting and sharing stories, creating a community washline as a symbolic act of remembrance and renewal, highlighting the contributions of foremothers and the healing power of community.
thewashline.comMaria Seddio is a therapist, educator, and activist with over 30 years of studying cultura lavandaia. Her work examines women’s labor, traditions, and oral histories, blending clinical training with community storytelling. Collaborating artists: Maria Seddio, Pia Tempestini, David McQueen, Marissa Wilcox, and The WasherWoman Collective.