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About the Artist Installation
No Rain/ 365 Days of Sunshine is a temporary work constructed by artist Ana Vizcarra. Vizcarra will create 365 drawings of the sun on joss paper and install them throughout the day within PMG’s labyrinth. The metallic components of the paper create reflections and catch light, making it appear as though they are their own source of illumination. Joss paper, also known as ghost money, is a material traditionally used in burnt offerings during traditional Chinese religious practices, including the veneration of ancestors on special occasions.
The image of the sun is universal. In the Uruguayan flag (my native country), the sun is on the upper left corner in yellows and golds with a serene face and alternating straight and curvy rays. The Uruguayan flag design was inspired by the American flag. Philadelphia’s cosmopolitan mix of cultures has been an enduring inspiration to me since my arrival in 2005. This particular work is dedicated to my late grandfather, who first explained the meaning of the Sol de Mayo (May Sun) in my country’s flag when I was four, and who I hope is enjoying plenty of sunshine in the afterlife.
Hope to see you there :)
Saturday July 30th Noon until 10pm
Philadelphia Magic Gardens
1020 South Street, Philadelphia, PA 19147 • 215-733-0390 • | 
