Book v2.03

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ps.  ignore the page that is bigger than the others…  it will be the same size in the end.

Right?
Then, do you guys want to cover the pipe or not? Some said yes, but others said no. If yes, what material do you like?

Here is a new idea reflecting the things above:

The shallow water and metal bottom reflect the light coming from above.
The way of how to use the water would be like it is usually is. That is, the connection between the pipe and sink is kept open, and turning on/off of the faucet is up to people using it. Therefore, a limited amount of water comes out from the pipe ocasionally. The water kept in the structure is usually still but ocasionally overflows when people use the sink.

Is this better?

• Is the water running or still? (Some said running would be preferable because the role of the water is cleansing)
• Is the pipe covered with something?
• spotlights will be good.

Considering these things, here is the new idea of Holy Water.

The existing drainage pipe is covered with imitation ivy, which is painted black. Down the mouth of the pipe will be laid a flow of plaster indicating Holy Water. White color of the pipe and plaster shows continuity of the flow of Holy Water or qi. The form, texture, and B&W color are simple and chic and will not interfere in the other installations.

We will not use real water, and the water from the sink will be kept turned off during the installation. This sculpture is an indication of water and not water itself. The plaster will be mixed with water and installed before the beginning of the installation.

What we need are:

• imitation ivy: $20-30
• black spray paint: $2
• fine wire to tie the ivy to the pipe: $2
• plaster (16lb): $10

$40-50 in total

What do you think?

Just so everyone’s in the loop:

Gretchen and I are going to address the curatorial/reception end of the event. It will be in the commons and we’re working out the details.

Also, kudos again to Natalie for coming up with the preventative measure of covering the ground pre-rain to reduce soggy soil and slick slope. And a burlap material will work great to help with traction if it showers during the event.

I don’t know which is best…  soggy building or soggy event.

I am posting the two videos that I have modified and that I think can be used for our projection…

The third one is the one we have been seeing so far but with the editing used for the other two…

The lemur iconography uses archaic lemur silhouettes combined with various mudras (hand gestures). The hands are exaggerated in signs suggesting importance of the action and the particular symbol represents the talismans of “protection,” “warding evil,” “beyond misery,” “compassion,” “Buddha,” “teaching,” “buddhi,” “meditation,” “fearlessness/renunciation,” and “prayer.” The people of Patanga adopted the lemur as a deity into their culture therefore the figure permeates the art and literature of the civilization. These images allude to shadow puppets. The darkened images and activities represented in the artifacts suggest nocturnal rituals.