“Then shall the dust return to the earth as it was: and the Spirit
returns to god who gave it” –Ecclesiastes 12:7.
In Hebrew, Ecclesiastes is rooted in the feminine participle “to
gather.” A focus is given to the assemblance of personal experiences to form a
group experience—one of a vigil. As a symbol of the spirit, light is emitted
through transparent acrylic tubes to represent the connection between earth and
god. Each spirit glows brighter as it is approached. This is achieved with a
grid of weight sensors beneath the concrete flooring. Concrete stools penetrate
through the flooring, facilitating unique individual experiences. As human
presence increases, the vigil glows brighter. Delivering a universal message,
each tube is inscribed with scripture in various languages. The memorial is a
permanent vigil against genocide that will serve all humanity.