Homage to the 21 Taras 2005. Performance in installation. Suspended transparent veils constructed of organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of “Tara," drawing 1997, oil paint, ultra-chrome ink jet photographs printed on fabrics, concentric wood rings 18ft. and 6ft. in diameter, stainless steel tension cables and turnbuckles, 18ft. wide x 18ft. deep x 14ft. high.
Homage to the 21 Taras 2005. Suspended transparent veils constructed of organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of “Tara," drawing 1997, oil paint, ultra-chrome ink jet photographs printed on fabrics, concentric wood rings 18ft. and 6ft. in diameter, stainless steel tension cables and turnbuckles, 18ft. wide x 18ft. deep x 14ft. high.
Homage to the 21 Taras 2005. Center and outer circles of suspended translucent veils constructed of organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of “Tara," drawing 1997, oil paint, ultra-chrome ink jet photographs printed on transparent fabrics, concentric wood rings 18 ft. and 6 ft. diameter.
Homage to the 21 Taras 2005. Transparent veils constructed of organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of “Tara," drawing 1997, oil paint and ultra-chrome ink jet photographs printed on fabric.
Homage to the 21 Taras 2005. Center and outer circles of suspended translucent veils constructed of organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of “Tara," drawing 1997, oil paint, ultra-chrome ink jet photographs printed on transparent fabrics, concentric steel rings 18 ft. and 6 ft. diameter.
About the Work
"The valley spirit never dies; it is the woman, primal mother. Her gateway is the root of heaven and earth. It is like a veil barely seen. Use it; it will never fail." Lao Tsu, The Tao Te Ching, Six
Homage to the 21 Taras features a life size, interactive mandala, including a suspended 18-foot steel circle with hanging, transparent veils surrounding a 6-foot inner circle. The veils include ultra-chrome photographs printed on fabric, stitched to organza and chiffon panels with silk-screens of "Tara" (drawing 1997), oil paint, graphite and text. Viewers enter Homage by stepping into the sculpture's concentric circles of sacred space. A kinetic work, Homage moves with viewer interaction. The structure is suspended by steel tension cables, rigging and turnbuckles. This system allows the circles to bounce during interaction, performance and certain weather conditions in outdoor installations. The veils also flow as viewers walk into the sculpture or as wind blows through, creating a performative element.
Live Art includes original music with distinctive Tara mantra chants sung over saxophone and a remix of hip-hop beats, drum-n-bass and original melodies. A narrative dance immerses the viewer in a cathartic, hypnotic experience.
Concept, visual art, costumes, live art direction by Tracy Ginsberg.
Construction, rigging, technical operations by Theodore Lillie.
Music Direction and turntables by DJ BLove.
Choreography and dance by Oscar Trujillo.
Saxophone and music production by David Boyce.
Vocals by Audio Angel and Dance by Patricia West.
CounterPULSE, 2006.
