“Look up into the sky on a starry night and you will see that there is a lot of darkness in the universe and very little light. So great is the invisible counterweight of darkness, in fact, that we think nothing of chipping away a bit of it in order to make a little something more for ourselves, altering the balance of night and day as if such a thing were permissible, or even possible, in the greater scheme of things. As if we could do so without tipping that shadowy but delicate inner scale that weighs the meaning and value of our lives.” —Clark Strand, Author & former Editor-in-Chief of Tricycle Magazine
What is the impact of artificial light on our lives — not just the impact of blue light of digital devices on our sleep, but the impact of even incandescent light on our sense of connection to the earth? Why are we afraid of and avoidant of the dark? What would it mean to develop an intimacy with darkness? When we intentionally turn off the lights, what are the repercussions culturally, biologically, and spiritually?
Suiko McCall is a painter, video maker, social sculptor, and founder & abbess of the Art Monastery. The Art Monastery, located in Springfield, aims to cultivate personal awakening and cultural transformation through contemplation, creativity, and community.
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Jan 31, 2025, 5:30 to 7:30 PM

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