In her solo exhibition entitled Eyes Without A Face, Jan Sunday recognizes the presence of an almighty power that simultaneously resides in all of creation. The title of the exhibition accentuates the “eye” as a symbol of divine power, transmutation, and enlightenment. This symbol can be seen throughout the history of our known world, examples being the Eye of Providence from the FreeMasons, the Eye of Horus from the ancient Egyptians, the Ichthys (or Jesus fish) from Christianity, and much more. It hints that divinity is within all of us.

Sunday creates religious tapestry and an installation of chairs and a table – symbolic to The Last Supper. Twelve seats and twelve plates, the disciples gather and partake in the passing over of bread and wine, thus nurturing the teachings of Christ’s consciousness as they consume his body and blood. “The Lord be with you, and with your spirit” – an expression that acknowledges the power of divinity residing within our very souls. Should we wish to access this power, we must partake in a sacred covenant of light. Twelve is also symbolic of the zodiac signs from western astrology. Each sign represents a stage in the purification process of the soul. Through reincarnation, the spirit continues to ascend in these stages and guides us into reaching divinity or mastering the Christ within. Placed deliberately on twelve plates are twelve tapestry pieces made from women’s lingerie, representing Sunday’s exploration into dual cultivation and how harmony with the natural order is achieved. Being a ritual of spiritual transmutation rather than a carnal tradition, sexual intercourse could achieve transformation and healing, if cultivated properly. It is an opportunity for the participating individuals to uplift each other in the realm of bliss and wholeness.

Living within all of us is a power that is pure and divine. As earthly beings, we often find ourselves pondering on the significance of our very existence, and what our role is in the grander scheme of the cosmos. By opening our eyes and tapping into the power that dwells within do we truly achieve balance within ourselves, and find the awareness of something that is greater than life itself.