In Memory Of
2023
Memorial bench with bronze plaque dedication
Courtesy of the artist and Chicago Park District
A memorial bench is often encountered in public parks as a way to memorialize
the deceased through a physical object or tangible experience. Aparicio’s bench’s plaque reads “In Memory Of,” leaving the dedication ambiguous and
open-ended. Looking into the interior of a domestic setting, this particular bench is offered as a quiet space to sit and reflect for those grieving or remembering a loved one.