Genda
Genda, 2022
Steel, cotton, Indian block printed fabric, bicycle wheel, old baby clothes, acrylic mirrors and glass beads.
Photo by Sean Pollock, Canary Wharf
‘What we call the planets are no more than points of light in the vast energy network, connected intricately by the subtle lines of force, linking the entire solar system into a single organism. Though the planets appear like small points of light in the distance, their energy fields are present on Earth, and they are responsible for many of the formations of the Earth life and of our own bodies and minds.’ David Frawley from the book ‘Astrology of the Seers: A Guide to Vedic/Hindu Astrology:’
The common name for a Marigold Flower in India is called ‘Genda’ also known as the Herb of the Sun. It’s widely used for rituals, puja and ceremonies within the Indian culture. The flower holds spiritual significance and represents the Sun - brightness and positive energy.