Installation
The experience starts with a hummingbird toy that the participant carries and embodies throughout the flight path. A series of floating tags guide their bodies gradually through the poetry that spirals around towards the center pillar. A warm floral scent and gentle bittersweet music enchant the space, shielding the participants’ attention from the noise and chaos of a show filled with other installations.
A handful of strangers cried over my shoulder while many shot looks of empathy at me amidst processing the story. This was the first time I received such a powerful and validating response from an audience.
This installation inspired a new aim for my creative process. Success for my art means a delicate balance between connecting to people through accessible design choices, but also conveying my sincere and unique perspective in its arrangement.
This installation inspired a new aim for my creative process. Success for my art means a delicate balance between connecting to people through accessible design choices, but also conveying my sincere and unique perspective in its arrangement.
By now, the tired hummingbird flew through both joy and turbulence. At last reaching a destination -- A pillar sheltering a tendril of illuminated blossoms misted with the scent of Ylang.
When the participants finally slip into the pillar, they stand within a space that further separates them from the noise of the outside world-- A gift, and sanctuary to catch a breath. They finally nourish the hummingbird with closure and clarity then emerge reborn.
When the participants finally slip into the pillar, they stand within a space that further separates them from the noise of the outside world-- A gift, and sanctuary to catch a breath. They finally nourish the hummingbird with closure and clarity then emerge reborn.
