Thursday June 12th, the newest collaborative collection of wall art will be unveiled in an opening reception at The Platform in San Diego, CA. New Collaborations with All For The Mountain, Adina Mills, Spoke Woven, Three Arrows Leather, Tend Living, and Jetter Green.
Additional work by Jason Lane, Bread Wiskers and Blue Skye.
Join us for snacks, drinks, and raffle to benefit Bay NVC, an organization that teaches Non Violent Communication and peacekeeping skills to underserved populations.
On saturday evening, I will be sharing some wise wierdo wisdom in the form of a zine this saturday at Otherwild in Los Angeles , where super babes All For the Mountain and Maria Calderon will be unveiling similar book projects. Additional good vibes from Jacquelin Suskin's Poem Store and SUJA Juice !
Upcoming Book Release!
May 31st, 2014 6-9pm
Otherwild
1932 Echo Park Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90026
About the Books:
Starseed Survival Guide- Volume 1, is the first chapter in a series by artist Erin Rivera Merriman, founder of the multi-dimensional collaborative experiment Active Culture Family. SSG is a “what to expect” guide to the early stages of individuation from our family of origin. Originally conceived as a remedy for teen depression, it aims to counter some of the cultural programming that interferes with our ability to experience joy by depicting “growing up” as an ongoing and highly personal inner journey of healing and self discovery.
THE SACRED DOOR by Carly Jo Morgan is a magical quest inspired by her daughter when she was a seedling in the womb. It is a visual journey of an inquisitive soulmate duo learning the importance of manifestation. Two canine companions, The Boo Boo and Wings Livinright, set out on a cosmic expedition to find a place where all dreams come true. Along the way they encounter a series of mystical characters who offer clues and challenges that propel the pups to far-off lands and places deep within themselves. An epic poem about companionship, faith, perseverance, and the power of nature, THE SACRED DOOR is a children’s book that is really for all ages of the New Age.
How You Made Mama a Magical Mystical Miracle by Maria Calderon is a conversation of gratitude for our children and the out of body sensory experience they reveal to us.
Child-guided birth is a psychedelic journey. It's a series of altered states of consciousness spiraling through the senses, in each realm of our sensory understanding. Our children unleash questions of progression and replay our own life journey while residing in our wombs, inviting us to grow along with them.
Children awaken the dormant energy within us and bring clarity to our ego-based blocks—but only if we choose to face them.
www.mariacalderon.com
I am so thrilled to have had the opportunity to collaborate with one of the most talented artists I have had the pleasure of meeting for the cover of our new summer 2014 mix CD. Containing music from brothers and sisters, friends new and old, and those I have yet to meet in this lifetime, it is a genuine offering from my heart to yours- some sweet medicine for your earth walk! Free with purchase to the first 25 women to visit our booth at the Spirit Weavers Gathering.
1. Song Yet To Be Sung • Perry Farrell
2. True Colors • Abuela
When I Grow Up • Fever Ray
4. Be A Body • Grimes
5. Sun • Cat Power
6. ‘Til I Whisper U Something • Sinead O’Connor
7. Purple Dream • Seequill
8. Torture • Luis Mojica
9. Wicked Rule • Living Sacrifice
10. Rainbow in the Night • Santiparro
11. Hey Mama Wolf • Devendra Banhart
12. The Wind • Cat Stevens
13. The Will to Grow • Ben Lee
Read the full story of our transition from Bearhead Factory to Active Culture Family over on Maker's Workshop, an inspiring blog about about all things Made In America.
photos: Erin Rivera Merriman of ACF, ACF Liberty Cuff, "Weavers of the Web" collaborative show currently on display at The Platform in San Diego, CA
When I graduated my apprenticeship with my herbalist teacher Susun S. Weed, I confessed that I would probably not ever teach or become an herbalist- that I believed that intimate knowledge of the plants was my birthright, not necessarily a career path. She nodded knowingly and said something equivalent to "that's what they all say".
Words cannot express my grattitude for the opportunity to share Kava and the wisdom of The Wise Woman Tradition with this incredible group of women!
Spirit Weavers Gathering, November 2013. Photo by Maximilla Lukacs
I am so excited to be invited to share about the Wise Woman Tradition of healing at the first annual Spirit Weavers Gathering!
A great morning talking about our last project Bearhead Factory and drinking Mullein + Echinacea medicinal coconut infusion with the good folks of www.shoppigment.com
All photos by Chantal Pasag
Active Culture Family enameled metal wall pieces with Jetter Green's wood print
Trading pieces with shibori artist Rachel Ehlin-Smith of Mr. Blue Skye
Getting up close and personal with the incredible work of Native Line
Valentine Falcon getting activated with the art of Jetter Green
Gollypod creator Jason Xavier Lane (JXL) and Tend have teamed up with sacred geometry artist Jetter Green to open an experimental launch pad housed inside Klassik of Little Italy, dubbed The Platform! The trio has designed a 250 sq ft corner of the Mid-Century furnishings mecca to showcase individual works, prototypes, and collaborative musings. Jason will be previewing his exquisite hand-crafted furniture formerly available only to private clients, alongside of limited edition large scale sacred geometry pieces by Jetter Green and Tend's signature rare and unusual specialty plants for the home.
We will have a few of our enamelled wall hangings as well as some jewelry on display at the openning and are honored to be a part of the magic happenning here!
