Art as a Window into Experience
Recognizing that some experiences are difficult to express in words alone, participants were invited to create visual reflections capturing their emotions. Visual expression allowed them to represent experiences that are often difficult to describe verbally.
Click on any artwork below to explore the full piece, read the participant's explanation, and discover story snippets from all participants that align with each theme.
"The Power of Being Believed"
A visual representation of the office space and the people who provided support—and those who didn't—during the bullying experience. Explores how even one person believing you can make the difference between drowning and surviving.
"From Hope to Survival"
A journey from hopeful beginnings to devastating endings—showing how organizational systems failed to protect. Illustrates the transformation from excited employee to someone just trying to survive.
"No Justice for All"
The shattering of beliefs about fairness and justice—and the transformation into advocacy. Explores what happens when the systems we trust to protect us become the source of harm.
"A Place Where I Belong"
A poem envisioning what a healthy, supportive workplace could look like—born from experiencing its opposite. A call to action for creating workplaces of safety, belonging, and growth.
Understand the Research Behind These Stories
Learn about organizational sensegiving, sensebreaking, epistemic injustice, and how to take action.