"By the Hand of the Moon" references the separation from the maternal to recognize the self. The idea of the self as a container of experience is suggested through the bowls, and the different phases of self-discovery are referenced through the distinct states of each bowl. I chose to use wax to make the bowls, selecting it for its fragile, transparent characteristics, which evoke similar human qualities. The thread, a symbol of individual experiences in one's life, carries the weight of our experiences. Countless experiences shape an individual's character; individually, these experiences may not seem significant, like a single thread has limited strength, but collectively, the thread and one's experiences add up to a greater strength.
Wax, thread, hair, water, wood, 2'4" x 9' x 25', 2001
