Tree of Wisdom
Ortolan and FigI was asked to put artwork in a show here in downtown Charleston at the Circular Church;
She Shall Be Called Woman, is centered around an installation in the church sanctuary of works created by seven artists reflecting on the role of woman in religion/faith.
Since I am not a religious person at all, it was a challenge. Decided to go the route of human existence and the explanation of it through mythology...or at least how we've tried via creation of metaphors and parables to make sense of life.
Ultimately it was interesting reading all about symbolism of foods (especially fruits and vegetables) and the rituals correlating with them through the ages—from ancient celtic/gaul goddess stories to modern western religious traditions (which are much more male dominated). There are a few tidbits on my website. I'll post more at some point. There are so many to digest and pick through to share.
Meanwhile a great read is, In the Devil's Garden, I recommend it!
