The Wishing Tree

FIGMENT NYC, Governor's Island, New York

June 10 - 12, 2011.

On the Mediterranean island of Cyprus where I grew up, a large tree outside of the Saint Solomoni Church and catacomb is known as the Wishing Tree. Many people believe it has magical curing powers. Based on this tradition, I transformed a tree on Governor's Island into a Wishing Tree. Visitors wrote their wishes on recycled square pieces of multicolor cloths that were then tied to the tree to create hanging links of desires. The Wishing Tree gave visitors a time for contemplation and represents a symbolic step to create the change we want in our lives and the world.

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