Yes, i am 2 months away from beginning the process of nailing. We are 2 months and one year away from the 15 year mark of the Rwandan genocide. I could spend days, weeks, months talking to various individuals about the theory of this memorial. the building of it. the purpose of it. i've experienced incredible conversations with so many people regarding the why and where of making 800,000 nails come to fruition.
And now it's time for not just talk, but daily action. the getting of the nails. the space. the rest of the wood. from individual donations to grants to any corporate donation, i will need to be raising about $80,000 dollars to fulfill this vision. So far, i've raised not a dime. Here i go, walking alongside fear again for a moment. i've got many letters and applications written and mailed. we'll see what comes up.
anyway, one of the many things that drives me forward with inspiration from genuine friends is this:
Two artists who i find to have incredible talent, wisdom and heart have looked at my drawings and samples up close. We've talked about the piece in depth. and they have both said: "wow, this is going to be beautiful." Nery and Linda. And if Nery and Linda can envision this piece from my heart and my drawings, well, i know that it's worth doing...and it will be beautiful. compelling. provocative. powerful.
In one week, i need to have the nail order be fulfilled, paid for, ordered and on their way here.
