ORBS
Molecules
Taiji Ball
Jixiang Orb
MOLECULES
(2013-2016)
skeletal dodecahedra; meditation tools
materials: brass, copper, tin, aluminum wire, bells and string



3. JIXIANG ORB
Installed: July 2nd, 2015
Photo taken on the night of a Full Moon- July 2nd 2015 (CST)
Location: End of the road by ErGe's house, Jixiang Village, Hainan, Lashihai lake valley, Lijiang County, Yunnan Province, China
Excerpt from the Jixiang Orb Proposal:
"Dodecahedrons have long been considered symbols of the Universe and depictions of the Divine, by various nations and cultures all over the world.
Lijiang Dongba identify Frog’s dodecahedral Molecule-Orbs as meditation tools that connect and resonate with higher realms. Pentagonal faces recall the five elements, while twelve faces reference the signs of the Zodiac. The Orbs symbolize blessing and protection, bestowed from the giver and onto the receiver.
The installation of a large dodecahedron in Jixiang Village takes form as a gift- from Frog, WuZhimi and supporting Dongba, and all those who donate to the cause. Rather than gifting individuals with singular molecule-orbs each, installing a large-scale dodecahedron allows all villagers and passersby to contemplate and enjoy the beauty of this particular platonic solid, up-close and in-person.
When finished, the Jixiang Village Orb becomes a repository of energy. Its presence serves as a physical representation of group support for community cooperation, empowerment for farming populations and indigenous tribes, and the belief that global friendships can strengthen and empower communities on a grassroots level."
-F. Wing
Full text of original proposal can be found here: https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/jixiang-village-giant-orb/x/10833689#/story
A few villagers gather at the Orb Site after installation (July 2nd, 2015- sunset). /// Photo: Jay Brown
Lesser Heat Festival
Flier design: Frog Wing // 20150630
The Jixiang Orb Blessing Event took place during the July 4th Lesser Heat Festival. Dongba priest HeXiudong conducted a Nature God Ritual, accompanied by a Tiger Dance inside the Orb- performed by apprentice WuZhimi.
More information on the festival: http://www.lijiangstudio.org/lesserheatfestival/




(photos by: Jay Brown, Miranda Hill, Naima Fine, Lizzie Peacocke)
Finished paint job: Light blue, silver, and gold. (2017)
With special thanks to:
Jenny Soo
Jerry Cheng
Jiyu He
Lizzie Peacocke
Kathy Ko
"marocain"
Mark Rosen
Michael Hart
Michelle Trick
Miranda Hill
Moises Chavez
Mr. Yang
Naima Fine
Oswin Chan
Patrick Shiroshi
Salvador Ayala
Sam Samore
Willa Lim
Agathe Dupart
Alex Trick
Angela Shen
Ann Ingram Legunn
anonymous
Chris Gage
Crystal Pascucci
Cuong Nguyen
Dan Talbot
Diana Tai
DingXin
"ErGe" He
Haisun Chu
He Xiudong
Jackie Dandelion
Jake Freeman
Jay Brown
Jen Torrence
(Last Updated: 20200407)