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Wally Dion
wherever the wind may blow
Wally Dion (b. 1976, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan) lives and works in Binghamton, New York.
wherever the wind may blow features 11 stainless steel tipi poles with translucent quilts mounted on rotating arms that turn with the wind. The quilts incorporate Plains Indigenous geometric designs, including stars and arrows, and are made from reflective organza that shifts with light and weather. The star-shaped base references the Fort Wood pedestal that the Statue of Liberty stands atop, while the poles evoke temporary shelter and mobility.
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Renderings courtesy of the artist.