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So that means something new is happening right? Up until now, over the past 3 years, the main focus of Candle Object has been on a ‘production’ style of creation. I’ve made hundreds of the same few styles in order to develop my practice as a candlemaker and solidify these objects as useful in their base function. It’s easier to burn when another version can fill its place, it’s gone but not forever. I’ve kept making these, and will continue to keep making them, because their value is not in the individual object, but in the process of that object being used, disappearing, atomizing itself to reveal an empty space. The magic that happens when a candle burns is replicable, but it doesn’t happen until you burn it.
These specific objects that I’ve come to make over and over again, each with their own unique glimmer, are apart of what I’m calling the ‘Main Sequence.’ There are three shapes, or families: Peace, Forever, Known. Like a phylogenetic tree the Main Sequence branches outward with traits that cross and combine, continuing to evolve. These individuals have marked themselves as archetypes, and with my doing their populations will remain stable, always available for use. Working on the Main Sequence has helped me discover the object as a process, as a practice. Now that that practice has become my way of life, the variety of possible forms feels clear and endless and within an easier grasp. It’s time I bifurcate the path, one side full of dependable tools, familiar and ready (the Main Sequence), the other full of imaginary whispers, thoughts on the breeze, coming and going. These two sides make up what a Candle Object is and could be. I am opening a door to infinite form, and in my exploration I cannot continue to hold each new entry as an archetype, as permanent impermanence. Therefore the objects on this side will exist within limitations, satellite populations, isolated mutations, just the mountain tops. The first of these, #1, is available now in an edition of 10. Many more are soon to reveal themselves.
In local news… I’ve recently collaborated with FIELD on an edition of 20 Reflection Point candles, they are available exclusively in their Richmond store.
FIELD also has Known and Shadow tapers available along with their exquisite floral designs. A variety of candles are also at TAOU Studio, where I lead sound baths on Sunday and Tuesday evenings. I’m always looking for new distribution partners, if you’ve got a shop and that interests you let me know :)
If you missed it, I made a mix of music I like for the Lounge, part of a seasonal mix series. Julia Sachs drew the beautiful cover art. Some summer sounds. As always, more on the way…
With light,
M