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 The Gate  

My Gate is now thoroughly and beautifully rusted in 

 

Time of the Thinning of the Veil 

Windows and Doors to the Otherworld are open  

Ancestors dance into our Dreams 

We are invited to communicate with the Spirits 

 

Time for acknowledging Death and for celebrating Life – reminding us to live fully 

 

Three years ago, I designed my gate and fence because too many deer were romping into my garden, then racing down the hill onto the street, one morning almost killing a biker whizzing down Euclid. I happen to witness this horrendous collision which miraculously ends without serious injuries. That day I know I must not wait to find a solution. I imagine something transparent, minimal, unique, affordable, and yet capable of keeping out roaming deer. And miraculously, my minimal fence and gate at bottom of stairs have worked out perfectly.  

 

I was curious how people would respond to my design. What do you see?

 

From a small sketch I had to translate my design with a pencil onto the big sheet of metal so that Andrew – a highly skilled metal worker – could make the cuts. He did this beautifully. He was not sure if it would work with such a thin sheet of metal, but I convinced him that the sturdy frame would be holding it all together. And I wanted the gate to float. Andrew made it happen. 


Andrew welding when installing my gate 


Andrew and his helper Thomas

 

Happy that it all worked out!

 

Every day I enjoy the screeching sound the Gate makes when opening or closing 

 – this way I know when visitors are arriving :)



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Comments

Fern said…
So wonderful to read about the birth of the amazing gate..with its weathered fabulous patina. I see a Devi!
November 1, 2022 at 10:47 AM
Alex K said…
I see so many things, it's as if it is in motion but most prominently: a mysterious, elegant feminine presence a nature spirit.
November 2, 2022 at 3:01 PM
aysha said…
In your gate, I see the lurking presence of the Other... like Alex says, the mystery is there. Not too many frills. I like the organic form, and the rustedness of the metal.
November 6, 2022 at 10:08 PM
nicole gervacio said…
ahhhh I LOVE these process photos! so sweet and playful through the eyes with Andrew & Thomas. your vision was truly executed beautifully! a guardian of the garden & the sound of lifting the latch, creaking & full, is also satisfying...
November 9, 2022 at 6:11 PM
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