Driftwood, dried seaweeds, wool, peapods, shells, waxed polyester cord and yarn
A distinct sunrise is the elemental character of this sculpture. Alternating seaweeds and driftwood construct the circular frame. Sage branches from Mount Shasta, originating from a dried sea plant, drape over the ‘sky’ of the composition. The ‘rays’ of the sun are alternating peapods and shells sewn in to a felt background and originate from the silver sequence ‘sun.’ A skyline appears through the midline and seaweeds drift in the woven ‘sea’ beneath the horizon line.
Story
As I was creating this piece, a realization came to me that this was my astrological birth chart. I was looking at my chart a lot during the time this piece was being crafted and my subconscious working with this soul chart had appeared through the inner workings of my hands. This exact piece is not for sale but it is an example of a service that I offer.
I can make custom weavings that depict your unique birth chart. The overall shape and patterns that are present within your chart appear as main components and relationships of the weaving. Additionally, the physical materials that make up the weaving can be created from plants and elements that are significant to you.
I have found that pieces like this communicate at a deep level to their companion, you. Like your astrological birth chart, it will continue to provide insight and revelations along your journey. There is always something that will be highlighted during a particular time in your life and can provide your unconscious with the kind of wisdom that it truly understands. This kind of dialogue will come forth in and continuously provide you with an understanding that is beyond our reasoning mind. Because this piece is created from nature, and contains organic shapes, textures and colors, it communicates from this place of authenticity.
