One of seventy sculptural paintings currently on view at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Acrylic paint on wood and steel, created by Austin artist Alicia Philley. —Photo by Ann Alva Weiding.
You are invited to a winter solstice ceremony on Dec. 21st, from 3:45 to 4:45pm
Before the sun sets on the longest night of the year, join artist Alicia Philley for music, candlelight and blessings at her site-specific installation The Seeds We Plant.
Philley has invited local musician Andrea Cortez to provide a meditative harp soundscape. Mari Bird, founder of Village Yoga Sanctuary SouthATX and Divine Thai Massage Therapy will offer a blessing of the surrounding nature. After lighting candles to call in light, everyone is invited to walk the trail. The sounds of nature and string vibrations will accompany the show of golden winter light illuminating reflective paints on the artwork.
Details:
Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes early to park and walk to the Woodland Trail
Music begins at 3:45, candle ceremony starts at 4:05
Use either entrance onto the Woodland Trail to reach the central curve where we will gather
Free parking available on site
This event is free after cost of admission into the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center.
The Seeds We Plant is a site-specific installation of seventy original artworks nestled into the landscape along the Woodland Trail at the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center. Created by Alicia Philley with support from the Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center, it remains on view through April 2023. The fluctuations of seasonal light and nature lifecycles create a unique viewing experience for every visit.
