Cocoon
Jillian Culver and the Pilot Hill Artist Collective
Location
11:00 1700', Open Playa
11:00 1700', Open Playa · open full map →
Directions
1.26 mi · 27 min walk · 10 min bike
From
6:00 & H
No fix yet — showing from home
- 1Take 6:00 toward the Man to Esplanade · 0.49 mi
- 2Head across the open playa to Cocoon, straight toward the Man (bearing 33°) · 0.77 mi
- ●Arrive: Cocoon · 11:00, open playa
1.25 mi as the crow flies. Radials every :15, walking ~2.8 mph, biking ~7.5 mph. Open the live compass map →
About
The Cocoon is a crocheted shelter that serves as a safe space for rest, reflection, and wonder. Before a caterpillar turns into a butterfly, it must spin a fibrous cocoon and take time to rebuild strength before transformation can occur. Humans as well must incorporate periods of rest before taking flight into the world with strength and renewed purpose. To enter the cocoon, one must get down on the ground and crawl in, symbolizing the humility involved in self reflection and hitting bottom before rising to the top. At the top is a silk flag symbolizing movement and flight. Inside the cocoon are carpet, pillows, and blankets for comfort during a moment of rest. Even with delicate stitching, we can build strength through structure.
- From
- Truckee, CA, United States
- Category
- Open Playa
- Program
- Honorarium