for the women of juarez....
precious metals...
to signify the unmeasurable worth
of a life taken from us all.
the presence of the natural world.....leaves...
wind blown, golden
signifying autumn, the season of loss
and letting go...speaks in a language of melancholy and tender longing
for all that might have been.
the comfort of nature,
represents the living, as we, together embrace
the memory of a life, so needlessly stolen.
our awareness and acknowledgment
create a sanctuary.
where finally in peace an angel resides
admonishing us to "recuerda mi corazon"...
"remember my heart".
thank you monica for inviting us to employ our hearts and hands in bringing awareness to this important cause. thank you rick underwood for taking these remarkable photographs with the perfect peace of a pure blue background.
to each artist that took pause from the always alluring appeal of everyday life to
exult the life of another, i am humbled with your tender regard. each tribute rivets my heart to the power of art to give voice to a shared world where we are all inexplicable tied to each other.
Rebecca, this dress is MAGNIFICENT ... i think it's brilliant.
Posted by: 3rdEyeMuse | July 04, 2009 at 06:17 AM
CELESTIAL, even the stars in the sky are shining brighter after Rebecca's creation for the women of Juarez!!!
Posted by: Cinda Rae Oliverio | July 04, 2009 at 08:56 AM
I clicked on the slideshow..
and literally gasped for breath as I took YOUR DRESS all in
In its gloriful state,
MESMERIZING puts it best! YOU..
you quite literally open my world UP to visions I've never yet imagined!
thank you.
Posted by: Monica Magness | July 04, 2009 at 09:48 AM
this is divinely
beautiful
so carefully thought out
exquisite detail
yes
mesmerizing
indeed...
xox - eb.
Posted by: eb | July 04, 2009 at 12:28 PM
Dear Rebecca,
Your dress especially touches me! Not only for your fine idea and details, but for the symbolism of a sanctuary, where one will find peace. There is peace and hope to be found in your work. That is how I feel looking at it.
Constance
Posted by: rochambeau | July 05, 2009 at 07:49 AM
OMG, Girl, That dress is off the hook! You are amazing!
Saludos!
Yoli
Posted by: yoli | July 05, 2009 at 11:40 AM
As always, you and your work are simply amazing. I am in awe of your creative genius. Thanks, Rebecca, for being you.
Posted by: Meri Arnett-Kremian | July 05, 2009 at 01:03 PM
Maija posted this on her blog and she is right it is simply beautiful!!!I will check out the woman of Juareaz too.
Posted by: julie haymaker thompson | July 05, 2009 at 08:16 PM
Rebecca,
Stunning..each detail so lovingly thought out, the heart encircling the entire dress...YOUR heart right in the center.
x..x
steph
Posted by: Stephanie | July 06, 2009 at 07:13 AM
I am truly blown away. This is an amazing piece. Thank you for sharing it with all of us.
Posted by: Holly | July 06, 2009 at 01:24 PM
Oh Rebecca.....the dress is beautiful!!!!......and your words...always a tear....and said so well. Thank you!
Posted by: Lee Anne "Nikki" | July 06, 2009 at 06:53 PM
I thought I should let you know..
MY MOM can't stop talking about your dress!
xo, monica :)
Posted by: Monica Magness | July 07, 2009 at 12:04 PM
I love this sculpture, Rebecca. Very delicate and beautifully executed. It photographs very well!
Posted by: Laurie Zuckerman | July 07, 2009 at 08:43 PM
Hi Rebecca!
This is an amazing and breathtaking piece. It has such a presence and that really comes through. Very very special!!! So glad I was able to see this!!
I stopped by to say hello as I'm doing the Traveling Hearts project with you and I will be back soon.
Posted by: Kerin Gale | July 11, 2009 at 06:48 AM
I'm speachless... touching.
Posted by: cat | July 12, 2009 at 11:49 AM
I'm stunner. I am so happy I followed Cinda's link to your site.
Posted by: annie | July 14, 2009 at 10:20 AM