Homehat

Emily Carr, BC, 2014

The cedar wood Homehat is inspired by the Haida longhouse, a gathering space activated during Potlatch ceremonies—rituals of generosity, community, and transformation. Traditionally, ceremonial headdresses allow participants to embody alternate personas. Here, the miniature house becomes a wearable structure—my own gesture of connection to local culture.

During the performance, I walk slowly through public space, wearing the Homehat and meditating on the role of the mask amid the rush of urban life. It is an offering of presence in a world that rarely slows down.