©2009 Karen Logan
Walthamstow Festival, London, 2006
My idea for the Wish Ribbon event came from the ancient British custom of tying wish-rags to the branches of particular trees in order to attract luck, love, healing and success. The participants could chose from six wishes each represented by a colour ribbon, everyday textiles were thus imbued with meaning and desires became visible and tangible. I am keen to take my Wish Ribbons to other towns and cities to collect data and record people desires.
White: a wish for a loved one no longer near you (many miles apart or who has passed away)
Yellow: a wish for change, to make a fresh start.
Orange: a wish for success in a new venture or direction.
Red: a wish for love.
Green: a wish for health for yourself or a loved one.
Blue: a wish for financial stability, increased wealth.
141 people made wishes in Walthamstow during the day, love and health were the most popular wishes.
White 24
Yellow 20
Orange 22
Red 27
Green 27
Blue 21
My idea for the Wish Ribbon event came from the ancient British custom of tying wish-rags to the branches of particular trees in order to attract luck, love, healing and success. The participants could chose from six wishes each represented by a colour ribbon, everyday textiles were thus imbued with meaning and desires became visible and tangible. I am keen to take my Wish Ribbons to other towns and cities to collect data and record people desires.
White: a wish for a loved one no longer near you (many miles apart or who has passed away)
Yellow: a wish for change, to make a fresh start.
Orange: a wish for success in a new venture or direction.
Red: a wish for love.
Green: a wish for health for yourself or a loved one.
Blue: a wish for financial stability, increased wealth.
141 people made wishes in Walthamstow during the day, love and health were the most popular wishes.
White 24
Yellow 20
Orange 22
Red 27
Green 27
Blue 21
