This is an aerial shot captured by a drone (courtesy of TnT Video Services) May 19, 2016 of the Lakeview Prairie Labyrinth designed and executed by my friend and artist Kelley Quinn and friends. The site is located outside of Macomb, IL on Macomb Park District property near Spring Lake. The prairie has formerly held various walking paths. Here is a press release I wrote about the project:
The prairie
at Lakeview Nature Center will be laid out in the pattern of a Labyrinth on May
19, 2016 by local artist, Kelley Quinn. The natural prairie grasses were burned this spring for regeneration purposes, making the
perfect palette for a new path to be created.
The idea for the Labyrinth came after recent suicides rocked the local
community. Susan Denecke (who lost her son to suicide) and Kelley Quinn are
collaborating to bring the first ever Out of the Darkness Walk to
Macomb/McDonough County October 1, 2106 at Lakeview Nature Center (www.macombwalk.org) to raise
awareness and provide support to survivors of suicide loss. Combining the walk
with the ancient single path labyrinth will provide a meditative, restorative
and healing experience for participants in the walk and visitors to the Nature
Center throughout the summer.
A little more background for my readers and friends.
In Greek mythology, the labyrinth (Greek λαβύρινθος labyrinthos) was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur eventually killed by the hero Theseus. Daedalus had so cunningly made the Labyrinth that he could barely escape it after he built it.*
The labyrinth is based on sacred geometry (you look that one up) and was found on coins as early as 430 BC; on ancient pottery, baskets and body art; on walls of caves and churches. One of the most famous labyrinths is found in the Chartres Cathedral in Northern France. They were found in Roman, Greek, and Native American culture, as well as found in Goa and India (I don't even know where Goa is).
So, this prairie labyrinth was created to bring awareness and open up the dialogue about suicide and mental health issues, and I am personally dedicating it to Adam's memory. That said, I am not in any way taking credit for it. It was simply meant to be and in my mind came from a force greater than any of us. So many things fell into place for this happen, it just has to be divine intervention. Join us October 1, 2016 for the first Out of the Darkness Walk Macomb/McDonough County. Visit www.macombwalk.org.
*WIkipedia
**The Labyrinth Society
A little more background for my readers and friends.
In Greek mythology, the labyrinth (Greek λαβύρινθος labyrinthos) was an elaborate structure designed and built by the legendary artificer Daedalus for King Minos of Crete at Knossos. Its function was to hold the Minotaur eventually killed by the hero Theseus. Daedalus had so cunningly made the Labyrinth that he could barely escape it after he built it.*
The labyrinth is based on sacred geometry (you look that one up) and was found on coins as early as 430 BC; on ancient pottery, baskets and body art; on walls of caves and churches. One of the most famous labyrinths is found in the Chartres Cathedral in Northern France. They were found in Roman, Greek, and Native American culture, as well as found in Goa and India (I don't even know where Goa is).
A labyrinth is a single path or unicursal tool for personal, psychological and spiritual transformation. Labyrinths are thought to enhance right brain activity. You cannot get lost in a labyrinth, as there is one way out and one way in.
The Classical Seven Circuit Labyrinth in this example shows that you enter a labyrinth
through the mouth and then walk on the paths or circuits. The walls keep you on the path. The goal is in the center of the labyrinth. When you reach it, you have gone half the distance – you now need to turn around and walk back out.**
through the mouth and then walk on the paths or circuits. The walls keep you on the path. The goal is in the center of the labyrinth. When you reach it, you have gone half the distance – you now need to turn around and walk back out.**So, this prairie labyrinth was created to bring awareness and open up the dialogue about suicide and mental health issues, and I am personally dedicating it to Adam's memory. That said, I am not in any way taking credit for it. It was simply meant to be and in my mind came from a force greater than any of us. So many things fell into place for this happen, it just has to be divine intervention. Join us October 1, 2016 for the first Out of the Darkness Walk Macomb/McDonough County. Visit www.macombwalk.org.
*WIkipedia
**The Labyrinth Society
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