Channel (2023)
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Carol Ann Apilado
Channel, 2023
cotton and cottolin (cotton/linen), stones, and pillow
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For centuries, the Ilokano and Itneg People of the Philippines have woven the kusikus (Ilokano word for “whirlpool”) pattern into blankets and sails since they believe that the psychedelic design would confuse evil spirits and provide protection during their travels. Kusikus is also symbolic of the wind spirit and weaving this pattern appeases the wind god, When I sit under the handwoven panels, I see this installation as a way to channel a divine source. I learned that this sacred geometric pattern connects to the golden ratio, a pattern found everywhere in nature. Each kusikus pattern resembles an “eye” formed around a ring containing the golden ratio sequence. The rocks that are placed on each panel act as grounding anchors to the earth.
Please touch gently and with care. I invite you to sit or stand mindfully within its centre. What do you remember about your ancestors?
–Carol…
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Channel (2023)
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Carol Ann Apilado
Channel, 2023
cotton and cottolin (cotton/linen), stones, and pillow
Courtesy of the artist
For centuries, the Ilokano and Itneg People of the Philippines have woven the kusikus (Ilokano word for “whirlpool”) pattern into blankets and sails since they believe that the psychedelic design would confuse evil spirits and provide protection during their travels. Kusikus is also symbolic of the wind spirit and weaving this pattern appeases the wind god, When I sit under the handwoven panels, I see this installation as a way to channel a divine source. I learned that this sacred geometric pattern connects to the golden ratio, a pattern found everywhere in nature. Each kusikus pattern resembles an “eye” formed around a ring containing the golden ratio sequence. The rocks that are placed on each panel act as grounding anchors to the earth.
Please touch gently and with care. I invite you to sit or stand mindfully within its centre. What do you remember about your ancestors?
–Carol…
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