1000 Hands

Built in collaboration with Art Island ATX, “1000 Hands” is a 56 ft tall collectively-made tapestry built as a monument to the power of creativity and community. It depicts an abstract fiery landscape by day and a serene mountain scene by night, weaving together our climate fears and hopes for the future. As the name “1000 Hands” suggests, this artwork was co-created by involvement of over 500 participants who came together to create this work though open studio work sessions and community outreach programs. The final tapestry stands as a testament to the transformative power of creativity and connection, reminding us that together we can create something far greater than any individual contribution. The completed work moved at the mercy of mother nature, enduring high winds in a constant state of fluctuation. By night, programed LEDs transformed the tapestry into a dynamic organic display. At a certain viewpoint, the tapestry aligned with the mountain landscape in the background acting as a sky portal reminding us the sun will always rise again. Participants were invited to swing and sway from the base of the tapestry, experiencing the "the weight of the world on their shoulders,” while witnessing the ripple effect of their actions across the entire tapestry. In this way, participants become an integral part of the artwork, co-creators of this masterpiece that reflects the potential we all have to affect change through our action. Thank you to the 500+ volunteers and donors that made it all happen!