“‘Over time, dark spots start to appear on mirrors. The silver layer is slowly oxidizing under the influence of oxygen and water, thereby showing some of its history. Normally this is regarded as degradation, however, this project shows the beauty of the material transition of silver in a mirror.’” David Derksen Design

Title Quote // Reb Farkas

Dreeeeeeaaaamy!

“Only from, drowning in the sea already already Caught up in the sea, all in the sea Only from, only from before you from you Daring on the peak, telling on the cheek before you from you I’ll never give, I’ll wait Daring on the peak, telling on the cheek before you from you I’ll never give, I’ll wait Only from, drowning in the sea already already Caught up in the sea, all in the sea ……..” [lyrics]

Title Quote // Rosemarie Waldrop

100 TEARS – An artwork that addresses the value of human vulnerability, our interconnectedness and participation to bring forth change.

The 100 Tears artwork originates from the desire to acknowledge, find value in and accept the painful experiences of life. As we approached the beginning of the 21st century, I needed to explore a new medium of expression that would expand my own participation in the new millennium and this time of seemingly accelerated change.

The transparent quality of glass, used in Part 1, references the fragile interior experience, the vulnerable. The use of bronze in Part 2 references the gravity of hardened realities. The use of silver in Part 3 references reflection and change, the potential for transformation.

Accompanying each tear series is a video projection of the text that relates to the material and concept. Part 1 mimics a slow breeze to simulate the sensation of memory. The movement of the ocean tide is used to suggest cleansing in Part 2 and is recorded in real time. In Part 3, a complete daily cycle of the sun is captured in time lapse to suggest the ethereal.

Each series of tears begins with a specific content that is preserved in the video. Each set of tears is then transformed in meaning and altered physically by interacting with natural elements. The processes is a installation/performance/ceremony that embraces historic beliefs and practices.

“100 TEARS – An artwork that addresses the value of human vulnerability, our interconnectedness and participation to bring forth change.

The 100 Tears artwork originates from the desire to acknowledge, find value in and accept the painful experiences of life. As we approached the beginning of the 21st century, I needed to explore a new medium of expression that would expand my own participation in the new millennium and this time of seemingly accelerated change.

The transparent quality of glass, used in Part 1, references the fragile interior experience, the vulnerable. The use of bronze in Part 2 references the gravity of hardened realities. The use of silver in Part 3 references reflection and change, the potential for transformation.

Accompanying each tear series is a video projection of the text that relates to the material and concept. Part 1 mimics a slow breeze to simulate the sensation of memory. The movement of the ocean tide is used to suggest cleansing in Part 2 and is recorded in real time. In Part 3, a complete daily cycle of the sun is captured in time lapse to suggest the ethereal.

Each series of tears begins with a specific content that is preserved in the video. Each set of tears is then transformed in meaning and altered physically by interacting with natural elements. The processes is a installation/performance/ceremony that embraces historic beliefs and practices.”

“Nothing better than a wood trunk full of wood”, she says … I think I am going to agree. Leslie Williamson’s blog and website is my favorite discovery this week. Going to track down her book, “Handcrafted Modern”

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Title Quote // Thoreau

Title Quote // Kabir