I keep thinking about a projection on this white wall. I did my little piece against the wall and like the idea of using again while it is part of my temporary home, in the camper. Since I’ve always liked making/teaching Ojos de Dios (God’s Eyes), I thought about making tiny ones out of needles and string…maybe beads too. The thought is to tie into the meaning of Ojos de Dios in Mexican culture and to project the image/silhouette of these onto the wall, which is symbolic to me in the divisive culture being encouraged by the current POTUS & administration.
The Ojo de Dios or God’s eye is a ritual tool that was believed to protect those while they pray, is sometimes thought of as a magical object, and an ancient cultural symbol evoking the weaving motif and its spiritual associations for the Huichol and Tepehuan Indians of western Mexico. The Huichol call their God’s Eyes Sikuli, which means “the power to see and understand things unknown.”
What I need:
- Needles
- Thick string- many colors
- Battery op light to mount
- Table cover- black or white, maybe butcher paper
- Fishing line
- Frame/ something to build support (scrap wood here? Check tool inventory.
Update as of 5/29/20… “Sikuli”
I am building the frame. It is coming along nicely. I used different width PVC pipe, silicone adhesive, duct tape, scrap metal and wire. I have never worked with silicone adhesive and think I’m in love! The frame has ended up feeling very “broken fence,” which is what I was going for with the statement.
The time spent has taken every spare moment, between making the thread/wooden pieces that will be hanging, to sculpting this frame, to doing research to find the right audio and lighting to play for projection staging. I’ve driven around town to find the perfect wall but cannot get permission to use the one I have my eye on. I need an electric outlet, so I have to make sure it’s a place that’s open/will let me plug in for the projection.
Stephanie Hardin 