SANTA MONICA, Calif. -- “What is in your heart?–The world is listening” is a large-scale community driven art project under the umbrella of the-green-heart that has been displayed throughout California with thousands of participants. Community members are invited to express their hearts anonymously on paper and post their creations on Eiko’s artwork to become part of the installation. The exhibition has also been scaled down to a travel-sized version and has run in 15 Los Angeles high schools over the span of 3 years.
The purpose of the-green-heart project is to inspire and share positive ideas, thoughts and widen the human circle through public art. It was conceived as a platform to increase peace, one step at a time. It encourages understanding, hope and harmony between individuals and nations.
The installation: “What is in your heart?–The world is listening” came to fruition after a trip Eiko took to Dubai. She met a woman and discussed with her in length the importance of “learning from and understanding” other people to have a better chance toward peace. Writer/artist Eiko, who uses poetry to increase awareness of the “self” and to inspire more tolerance, recognized that love begins in the heart and cannot be defined without understanding the heart itself. Back in the United States, she transformed the single question “What is in your heart?” into an interactive art installation that shows what truly moves us and how we all share common dreams and challenges. Her project unites people and brings communities together. The-green-heart project generates a feeling of connectedness that is extremely precious throughout the world today.
By truly expressing our hearts on Eiko’s art wall, these messages become part of the actual art piece, generating more understanding.
All these unique expressions are beautifully shown in special albums on www.the-green-heart.com and www.facebook.com/what.is.in.your.heart. Selections will be placed in future installations for the world to see.
The Broad Stage is celebrating its sixth year in Santa Monica with Broad Fest—a free festival sharing artistry around the community.
The Broad Stage is located at the Santa Monica College Performing Arts Center: 1310 11th St, Santa Monica, CA 90401 • (310) 434-3200 • info@thebroadstage.com.
