A multimedia installation using LED light patterns to create a glowing pattern emanating from a sand-painting. The light pattern will respond to the presence of viewers. In addition, viewers will have a chance to add to the sand painting and participate in the making of the sand painted piece.

Generously sponsored by: Lyn Bleiler

About the artist: Mr. Benally is a Diné artist from the Navajo Nation now living in New York City, where he is a doctoral student at Columbia University. Benally recently collaborated with Chinese dissident artist, Ai Weiwei, on an artwork titled Pull of the Moon. It is a collaboration for Navajo TIME (Temporary Installations Made for the Environment) and is located deep in the desert of the Southwest, amidst the dramatic scenery of Coyote Canyon. “Harmony” is at the foundation of the Diné philosophy of life and plays a central role in all of Mr Benally’s work.