MOODS OF THE MOON

Approximately every 2.7 years there is a blue moon - that is the phenomonon where there are two full moons that appear in the same month. Sometimes that extra, rare moon appears to have a bluish glow, thereby gaining the name in song, poetry, and myth of being a "blue moon."

The last blue moon was in June 2007. There will be two blue moons in 2018.

Part of the collection, Namaste: The Moon - Moods of the Moon: 33 Peace Moons series reflects the universality of this singular celestial body's presence and power to awe and inspire all living beings who share our world.

The original artwork in this series began as a digital photograph of a waxing quarter moon that was taken on a night of major personal transition in the artist's life. This base photograph was sliced and collaged and became the first "mood" of the moon, reflecting the idea that the same moon she was seeing was being shared not only with loved ones near and far, but with all people, everywhere. Presenting a magical, silvery glow upon a black sky, this first artwork was named "Peace Moon."

The inspiration for presenting 33 moons (32 moon in 2.7 years plus the extra blue moon) flowed spontaneously as the artist experimented with the original art work in a variety of colorful expressions. Soon the consistant theme of universal presence, blended with her own deep desire for both inner and world peace, emerged as a visually tangible expression of the idea that in order to seek lasting win-win solutions, we need to discover and celebrate the things we have in common with those whom we find ourselves to be in conflict.

And so the moon is presented here in 33 moods, where in 33 random languages from around the world it is the Peace Moon, Luna di Pace, Maluhia Hukolu, Mier Mesic, Mir Misyatsy, Mire Luna, Pacis Luna, Pokoju Ksiezyc, Pyoung-Hwa Dal, Rauha Kuu, , Peng on Yuet, Saati Chandra, Salaam Qamar, Ashtee Mahtab, Santiphap Pra-jahn, Vrede Maan, Shalom Yareakn, Sidi Dadawa, Siochaan Luan, Usalama Mwezi, Wakiijiwebisi Tibik-Kizis, Beke Hold, Ets an Olal Ixuj, Der Friede Mond, Fred Manen, Friur Tungi, Heiwa Tsuki, Hetep Yah, Hoa Binh Mai Trang, Lua de Paz, Irini Fengari, Luna de Paz.

It is sincerely hoped that you will enjoy this unique presentation.

Moods of the Moon Show

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