Last full moon we went to Espaço Sergipe in São Paulo Brazil. It’s a beautiful space created by Cassiano, an old friend that I had the joy to reconnect recently. He likes to call himself the space’s caretaker – he wants to care for the space and for artists in the current difficult moment for the arts in the world.
I was glad that the invitation coincided with a full moon day. I have been thinking to invite people to make dolls on full moon because every single doll is a full moon.
Solange, Gisela e Cassiano came to make dolls. We made five in total.
‘The heart beats and activates life. My little doll is strong and whole, even with atypical scar. It doesn’t matter, he goes…’
‘Each experience is unique. This is my fourth time participating in the project. I noticed that this time it was much easier to put the heart into the doll. May our dreams continue to beat.’
‘Everything that happens around making the doll. Conversations, food, get together, silences of people focused on an activity. Make things with your hands. Memories of family, of women who sewed, of the father doctor who took the pulse. Meditation, a moment of peace, silence, connection with your heart, with hearts. Thank you Regina. It’s good to reunite with you.’
I thank so much Cassiano for the invitation and the makers who joined us for our first workshop in the space. We really enjoyed the experience and we hope to come back soon.
