Fluxus Box

 

Would you like one? 
Cardboard, brown craft paper, modge podge, origami paper, air dry clay, felt, acrylic paint, tissue paper, dirt, string
12inches tall, 14inch circumference 

    

            With this sculpture I aimed to convey themes of communication in its best form, story telling. The spiral shape of the box allows the viewer to go through the levels of the story and conversational elements. We begin with the fortune cookies which are notably a good conversation starter. As you continue through the box you encounter a star headed figure, a group of tea bags — to continue the story over — a bag of stars, and a final container holding a small fish skeleton representing finished snacks and a concluded story. An offering of tea or a cookie not only shows respect and friendship but also starts an on going conversation between two people that I find fascinating. Emulated through themes of Japanese culture, this box has a theme of stars which are found in a star festival called Tanabata. This festival celebrates Orihime, the Weaver Girl and Hikoboshi, the Cowherd, lovers who were separated by the milky way.