RECEPTACLE PROJECT

I tell myself that we are all on a path, whatever we choose to call it. Mine is through art, and I hope it leads to healing and personal growth.

I think most of us have been traumatized this past year; this connects us. With skin ripped away, raw and bleeding, many of us look on in shock as our species continues to engage in cruelty, selfishness, and ignorance. It’s more important than ever for each of us to take responsibility for the current negative state of the world by practicing kindness, love, and generosity. This project is my small way of helping to heal the world. But I can’t do it alone.

And so I invite you to participate in The Receptacle Project, my current ongoing assemblage. How can you do this? 

Simply write a positive message on a slip of paper. It can be a blessing for the universe or a wish for personal growth. For instance, I want to be less judgmental, or I’m going to pay more attention to a person struggling with loneliness. Or, I will no longer support businesses that enable environmental waste. These should be sealed for privacy. They will just be with other positive messages within the receptacles. My intention is that the energy generated by so many positive thoughts will counter negativity and help heal the world. We can — at least — give it a try.  

Email your message to: hscheney@optonline.net.

So far, the project comprises groupings of recycled Quaker Oats canisters, which I then weave, sew, and bead. They interconnect by color and design. I plan to continue making and filling the receptacles as long as I keep receiving messages. I made the last grouping of receptacles to collect messages of hope and support for Ukraine.

The Receptacle Project has been exhibited twice at The Blue Door Gallery in Yonkers, NY. Six receptacles have been shown at The Lumen Winter Gallery, New Rochelle Public Library, New Rochelle, NY.

Receptacle Project

42w x 67h x 6d inches.

Mixed media

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