All Connected

We got a lot of braiding done on Friday, and the cocoon is beginning to have a shape. Some ideas we tossed around while we worked were of making the cocoon large enough for a human being, wondering what would come out of the cocoon, and also, what could we put into it.

We also talked about the idea of making it out of discarded clothing, how that spoke of what we left behind. Some of us wondered how we could weave our own descriptions of what we were leaving, outgrowing, or shedding. I've been thinking about that a lot, and I wonder if as we braid and weave, if we are already making those things part of our cocoon?

I'm not sure if everyone heard us talking about the students at Needham High School, where I am working on another project with their Public Art class. They are making a beautiful installation out of discarded water bottles that are cut into spirals and hung from the ceiling of their entry lobby. I've inserted a link to their site so that you can look at what they are doing. We've already met several times and are almost finished. Their teacher, Linda Burke, has suggested that they take a look at what you are doing and share their own responses. Anton (from NHS) has already added a comment under the Metamorphosis post below.

I know that they would like to hear from you on their project blog as well.

By the way, two big bags of water bottles used at Needham High came from Holliston High via your Environmental Club. Maybe they will send you some of their discarded clothes for your installation, too.