These lectures explore comparative linguistics, archeology, and mythology centered around the archetype of The Goddess. A hypnotic combination of video, light, performance, and sound healing in the artwork pull human consciousness towards the divine feminine, Garcia’s body behaving as the primary medium to usher a sense of cathartic release.’-Lisa Aubryįor the opening ceremony, there will be a performance that utilizes sound healing as an accompaniment to the video.Īs part of the programming Garcia has invited two scholars: Miriam Robbins Dexter and Starr Goode, both pioneers in the field of Women’s Spirituality to perform a slide lecture. By channeling feminine wisdom and spirituality, Garcia’s nude body serves as a bridge between terrestrial elements of the earthen ground and the cosmic qualities embodied in the beams of light radiating from the prisms. In the backdrop hovers Es Vedrà, the uninhabited Goddess Island near Ibiza, a well known energetic vortex. Filmed in Ibiza, a Spanish island, the artist’s video footage features Garcia in striking ritualistic goddess poses which emulate historical ancient iconography. ‘Spiritual interchange and oneness between woman and earth as forms of therapeutic, internal healing also figure’s in Kathryn Garcia’s mesmerizing multi-media works. As part of the opening ceremony sound healers will be performing in situ. Scenes of the Sea invoke the watery depths of the feminine. Rituals at ancient sites consecrate a deep honoring of our sacred Earth, and Her mysteries. The cycles of death and rebirth are evoked in ritualistic scenes shot within Phoenician tombs, and neolithic burial chambers. The video acts as a backdrop – a journey into the Divine Feminine, expressed as a reverent connection with the earth, and our cosmos (as epitomized by the sun’s light reflected in the sculptures). As part of the experiential nature of the performance the visitors are invited to participate in a meditative offering.

The Pyramids act as energetic and physical anchors and are meant to be entered.

TEMPLO consists of an installation of 4 large-scale pyramids, a central altar, a film, and a participatory performance. This special, hour-long performance will utilize guided meditation and sound healing as an accompaniment to LA-based artist Kathryn Garcia’s film installation and invites the viewer on a meditative journey from birth, death to rebirth.

Sacred Display by Miriam Robbins Dexter