In collaboration with Midi Onodera, as part of "there is superstition" series.
About there is superstition:
In these uncertain times, superstitious beliefs can provide a false sense of control over our lives and provide some relief from anxiety. According to Sir James George Frazer in The Golden Bough: A Study of Magic and Religion, “superstitions are found probably in all human societies.” These unscientific beliefs may be religious, cultural, or personal but once you know that a superstition applies, most people don’t want to tempt fate.
This year’s series, There is superstition is a collaboration between myself and 12 guest artists. Each video will focus on a superstition proposed by one of the artists. Through different collaborative methods we will create a short video presented the first of each month. So, I dare you to step on a crack, break a mirror and schedule an important event on the Friday the 13th.
About this Video:
Growing up, my mom would cover my mirror every night. When I asked about it, she said it was tradition. However, one night she told me that mirrors were covered to prevent evil spirits from using our reflections to take over our bodies. That spirits used mirrors to travel to our world and that their powers were strongest at night. Afterward, I always made sure my mirror was covered. It is something that stuck with me into adulthood.