Zammesei is a Pennsylvania Dutch word that means âto be together.â That concept is brought to life in Pennsylvania College of Art & Designâs latest exhibition of the same name, a collaborative effort between PCA&D students and members of the Garden Spot Village retirement community.
The COVID-19 pandemic has forced many to isolate, and some have found solace in creative pursuits. And, while from different generations, college students and members of retirement communities have both been forced to undergo dramatic changes to their daily routines.
Aidan Thackray, an illustration major at PCA&D, who works part-time in a local senior living facility, was in a unique position to bring people together in the spirit of creativity.