2023 – ongoing. Root Chakra is both a collection of physical artifacts and a work of performance and interpretation that accompanies them. The main artifact is the aura camera. This is a real, functioning optical device that captures colorful aura images on to instant-camera film in the same manner as commercial aura cameras costing tens of thousands of dollars. Subjects place their hands upon the hand pads while the image is calibrated and captured, after which the physical aura photo is processed and emitted from the side of the device.
I believe that aura photo technology should be accessible to all, which is why I never charge for these services.
Thanks to Jeffrey Larson for graphic design assistance, and to Ignition NW for funding support.
