Wood, electronics, wishes

12' x 8' x 10'

2015

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Using found materials, maple plywood, and CNC computer program design, the vehicle aims to provide safe passage for wishes. Inspired by the Thai “spirit houses”, the belief in shooting stars, and Yoko Ono’s wishing tree, "Stella" is a mutant vehicle that brings opportunity for wishes, healing, and prayer.

Onsite, we asked participants to make a wish, write it on the stick, put their name and hometown on the back, then affix it to any part of Stella they chose. This continuing project will collect wishes and dreams for the next year when we will burn them, transmuted through flames to be granted.

A special Thank You to all the wonderful people who helped to make this project possible. To Laura, as the main collaborator in the design process, carving, ideation, and labor are needed for making these panels and developing the vision until finish. To Chase for being the driving force in getting the materials together and working on lighting and the building crew. To Noah for your endless support, trust in my good work, and nice hand sanding of wish sticks.