August 2009 Archives

The proposed installation is a meander - a footpath forming the outline of a snake woman - an ancient and almost universal symbol for the earth goddess. The figure is to be placed on both sides of a long straight road, symbolising the earth and our own sense of belonging that has been ravaged by our fast moving modern culture. The creation of the siren represents our hope that it will be possible to restore and pay homage to an abundant earth. The meander invites participants to walk the path of the siren - putting her (and themselves) together again by completing the trail.

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