Conjure

Oct 14th - Nov 6th, 2011

Mojo bags, gone abstract: each piece in the show was created from the ingredients for standard Hoodoo spells, and took those ingredients, layering and arranging them within the resin, to create visually appealing "mojo bags" that hang on a wall.

The show was a great success, and sold out.

Production

I got a few photos taken while working on the show this time.

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Orange peel prior to punching for Love Come Running

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Painting with phosphorescent paints - yes, some pieces glow in the dark!

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Some of the many potential ingredients.

The Pieces

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Attraction
Spruce, orange peel, lemon peel, tonka beans, wishing beans pyrite, magnet, basil in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection of Ken Burt

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Fiery Wall of Protection
Garlic, onion skin, red sandalwood, dragon's blood, lava, thread in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Brooke & Jared Grohs

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I See All
Fennel, mugwort, acrylic spheres, phosphorescent paint in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Sophia Pontenburg

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Keep Away Evil
Spruce, sage, chile in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Mike and Denise Cole

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Lady Luck
Cinquefoil, phosphorescent paint, spider in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Chris & Gretchen Armbruster

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Love Come Running
Rose, honeysuckle, vanilla, orange peel, pearls, seashell in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Dawne Esnard

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Road Opener
Lemongrass, star anise, dandelion root, tiger eye in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Dania Pettus

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Wealthy Way
Cardamom, juniper berry, spruce, gold, tonka bean in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Norma Coleman

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Happy Home
Calendula, lovage, pyrite, red sandalwood, lavender in resin.
9"x9"
2011
Collection: Carol Murphy

The Gallery

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The show at the gallery was a great success, particularly the altar of ingredients he set out. Besides jars of wasps, black pepper, angelica, licorice, and lavender (among others!), there were also candles to draw money and success, and red brick dust on the threshold to invite new customers. More ingredients and preparations, such as War Water, Chinese Wash, and Money Drawing Oil, were also displayed. On the last Friday of the show, Aidan offered quick readings to interested visitors.