Mitzemoa Noyollo ~ My heart seeks yours

Mitzemoa Noyollo ~ My Heart Seeks Yours
Nélida Samara Zepeda Mendoza and Niko Malik Redhawk Otis
Oak cuttings from within the park, Jute rope

The young oak grove that surrounds this sculptural installation is one of the few moments of breath and shelter from the blazing Lake County sun, throughout the entire Trailside park. Inspired by this feeling of safety and shelter, Samara and Niko created woven speaking vessels utilizing oak branches from within the park that allow viewers an intimate opportunity to speak their thoughts, words of gratitude, ponderings etc. into the organic cone-like structures. These structures are characterized as speaking devices by their megaphone-esque shape yet differentiated by the woven and organic nature of their material.

By trimming the lower branches of the young oaks, Niko and Samara partake in indigenous forest management practices that benefit the overall health of the regrowing forest. Cutting the lower branches encourages upward growth of the young trees and helps define the trunks of the trees which in turn clears space around the base for animals to keep cool in the tree’s shade. The action of creating art on-site and utilizing oak cuttings from within the park, is reciprocity in action.

Integral to this installation is a sound piece titled "Voices of Earth". Within you’ll hear individuals responding to the prompt: What is something you would like to say to nature?Please find a quiet place to listen.

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