Listening to the emotional stories of his dear friend, Holocaust Survivor Yitzak Zuckerman, Joe
Nicastri felt compelled to share Survivors’ stories to teach the world the importance of humanity.
Memories of the struggle between good, evil and the survival of the human spirit are displayed in
the profound exhibit, Surplus of Memory.
This exhibition details the testimonies of survivors, perpetrators and bystanders. Through unique
sculptures suspended in air and paintings with sharp contrasting colors, Nicastri reflects upon
mankind’s darkest period of history, the Holocaust, and encourages the human race to understand
the importance of tolerance and coexistence. Nicastri’s works are able to reach into the corners of
viewers’ minds, to engage them in the lessons of the Holocaust and challenge them to believe in the
inherent worth of human dignity and life for the well being of all cultures and races. |
