Participating Artists: at Carkeek Park: Anette Lusher April Lelia Thendara Kida Gee Chris Papa Barbara De Pirro Gabriel Brown Aaron Haba Brian Gerich Miguel Edwards By Hand Fiber Consortium Reginald Brooks Stephen Rock Zucker, Turner, Jacobson Peppé Julie Lindell Matt Babcock at Point Shilshole Beach: David Francis Dan Smith Sylwia Tur Eden Rivers Teresa Burrelsman Sponsored by: Center on Contemporary Art Carkeek Park Advisory Council Seattle Parks and Recreation Associated Recreational Council Supported by: 4Culture Site Specific Seattle Mayor's Office of Arts & Cultural Affairs QFC Potter Construction		Site 1: Anette Lusher Fife, Washington Sentinel 2011 This year's theme "Cycle of Return" inspired me to reflect upon the return of natural growth and in addition to connect it to our everyday life components as well. Sentinel is a kinetic installation to remind us that discarded material can often become once more purposeful. The burlap sacks, which are wrapped around the trees are either coffee or potato sacks, adding visual effect. Their beauty comes from words stamped onto them, from their logos, and the knowledge, that at one time or another people gathered coffee beans or harvested potatoes to fill these bags. I wanted to honor the labor, the sweat, the hardship some of those people endured to make our lives more enjoyable and sustainable. Furthermore, I wanted to emphasize the beauty each tree holds in itself. To adhere to the theme of this year's motto "Cycle of Return", I pledged to only use recycled materials. Colorful lids, sea shells, bamboo rods, flat ware, metal wire, toys, buttons and even golf balls tell their own story. The majority of these items had 'accidentally gathered' around my place and some of them literally 'jumped' at me to be used for this installation. These recycled items create sounds and movement which adds additional sensory experience. Sentinel stands watch and reminds us to honor all and everything in nature. Lay under a tree and dream. Remember what truly matters! May the viewer enjoy this installation and find a little enchantment.