Wendy Red Star

Evening Star

Evening Star I, Evening Star II, 2025

Evening Star I and Evening Star II feature two large mirrors set at a 90-degree angle, reflecting a star quilt pattern composed of earth pigments. The stars’ diamond shapes are formed using mounds of pigment. Inspired by a quilting technique where mirrors help visualize a full design, this work expands on that idea—turning something partial into something whole through reflection.

Earth pigments, derived from naturally occurring minerals, reference both the land and the cosmos. This work honors Apsáalooke women who historically gathered these pigments for rawhide painting, linking traditional artistic practices to the celestial vastness. The mirrors perpetuate the star’s form, creating an illusion of endless space.

Positioned on a waist-high pedestal, the piece invites close engagement. Viewers, upon stepping near, become part of the reflected environment, caught in the interplay of sky and earth. This interaction transforms the work into an immersive, ever-expanding universe, echoing the infinite nature of stars.