Welcome to a "Season of Stars"!
Unveiling new limited edition of
Constellary inspired Kinetic Sculptures
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The Inspiration for these Designs
In the spring of this year, I was invited to submit proposals for two Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) light rail stations. After a site visit to the area, I was taken with the beauty and lyricism of the stars which were ever present. Stars are a wonderful symbol for this part of the world, where the sky spans wide horizons. I decided to integrate them into my designs. Both designs won. For the first station, Forest/Jupiter, I created the "Tree of Tidings" (click for photo and description). When viewed from below, the five lower branches and wind sails form a giant twirling star. At the second station, Parker Road, I created the "Family of Trees" (click for photo and description) where the children wind catcher elements hold twin revolving stars in one hand, and also the upper finial element is a single larger spinning star. During the time I spent creating these pieces, my focus on the star elements became a sort of meditation. I became more and more aware of the beauty, symbolism, and significance of stars in our world, cultures, and lives, and of their ability to guide and inspire. Their installations were timed, coincidentally enough, at a time when the seasons themselves seem to focus in gentle meditation upon the rising stars. It is now the season of the lights in the darkness, a time when the darkness of winter, like the darkness of the unknown, is upon us. The soft and steady glow of the stars shines like caring companions, giving us hope, and reminding us of our own inner light. This is the season we celebrate the magic and mystery of these guiding lights in the constellation of our heavens. That is why I have created these dancing star designs. These important symbols of spirit, hope, and community, are my offering to you. Blessings of the Season, Susan Pascal Beran
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"Bright Star" above Click on Thumbnail for larger image Spins about its horizontal axis.
Overall dimensions are 5' x 18" x 6", with different heights, mounting types, or bases, and number of points possible.
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"Twin Stars" above Click on Thumbnail for larger image They revolve around their vertical axis.
Dimensions are 5' x 24" x 6" with different heights, mounting types and bases, and number of points possible.
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"Spirit and Stardust"
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IIn Celebration of Stars Stars have been present in our consciousness from the dawn of time. The folklore of many ancient cultures (Native Americans, Tibetans) tell of our origins from them. We have long looked to the stars for guidance. We see in them stories of our greatness past, and futures unfolding. We reach for them, wish upon them, whisper secrets to them, and sing soulfully about them. We use them on our flags, present them as rewards for good and true deeds, and name great talent for them. Stars evoke our better selves, our higher natures, and our deepest dreams are written in them. Their constellations configure our communities, and the glow of the heavens reminds us that there is ascension in our unity, brightness in humanities wholeness. Stars at night are magical. They radiate in the darkness, sparkle on snow, decorate the tips of trees, and enter our home as dancing candle flames. In all cultures, this is the season of the star. Symbol of light, love, and heartfelt hope to be shared.
--- Susan Pascal Beran
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