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Deets: The city of West Hollywood invites the community to take part in an Art on the Outside pop-up installation on Sunday, July 6, from 4-6:30 p.m. at Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. No RSVP is necessary and artmaking is open to all ages. The pop-up will be adjacent to a Summer Sounds concert occurring the same afternoon.

“Ventanas Huicholas” is a one-day public artwork and participatory event by San Diego-based artist Natalie Gonzalez made of “Tsikuris,” which are traditional votive objects made by weaving a design out of yarn on two wooden sticks. “Tsikuris” translates to “God’s Eyes” in the Wirarika indigenous language of Mexico. They are commonly found in some native communities of northwest Mexico and throughout the southwest United States.

“God’s Eyes” is a ritual tool that was believed to protect those while they pray, a magical object and an ancient cultural symbol evoking the weaving motif and its spiritual associations. The community is invited to participate in a crafting exercise and make their own “God’s Eyes” with the artist on July 6.

The Huichol, also known as Wixárika, are an Indigenous people of Mexico, primarily residing in the Sierra Madre Occidental mountain range. They are known for preserving unique culture and traditions, including intricate art forms and deep spiritual practices. Their “God’s Eyes” are called “Tsikuri,” which means, “the power to see and understand things unknown.” During Spanish colonial times, “God’s Eyes” were placed where people worked or where they walked along a trail. The artwork celebrates the rich heritage of the Huichol culture while speaking to the multinational character of Southern California.

Hint for the Average Socialite: This event is free and open to the public.

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