Artist Stacey Kirby calls in from her home in Durham, NC to discuss art, empathy, and holding space in a society facing new pressures. Kirby creates performative interactions in which she aims to cultivate conversations surrounding a number of different subjects, that range from gender identity and validity, to the importance of civil presence. Kirby has been on-campus for a seven-week residency as part of the College of Arts and Sciences’ Visiting Artist and Scholar Program.