"Little Cloud Sky" (2025), a commission by the Seattle Art Museum, with the mission to reflect on the beauty of the connection among all humans and the celebration of nature. Little Cloud is a universal symbol harnessing the power of joy and light, deepening a connection between us and our ever changing sky and natural world. We take an animistic approach modeling a positive perspective through the reflection of this flock of smiling clouds that consists of forty Little Clouds in sacred formation, each custom-made and suspended from the ceiling of the Brotman Forum. While versions of this interior sky-scape have been displayed in cities around the world, including Las Vegas, Miami, Tokyo, and London, this brand-new iteration is our first long-term museum installation of a Little Cloud Sky and opens Saturday June 28th, 2025 and will be on view through 2027 and possibly beyond. Joy is resistance! this is our army of love! The nature in each of us will find a way to the eternal and inevitable love and nature that is us all.
We created this work as a continuation of our journey through proanoia, the belief that the universe is here to aid and guide us on this journey. In a world that can often be hard to understand and sometimes alienating, we hope this work will bring even a tiny spark of joy into the lives of everyone who experiences it, and then exponentially spread. Please come and stop by and know that together we are strong, kind, and beautiful. Nature will always persevere in the face of adversity and only time and our individual care and stewardship of our lives and living planet are the shining truth of a hopeful world. We are so honored to have this new work in Seattle and hope you all can come experience it. ☁️💕
The exhibit was organized by José Carlos Diaz, Seattle Art Museum’s Susan Brotman Deputy Director for Art. Thank you to the entire SAM team!