Monthly Statement:
December 2005
In preparation for the exhibition in Williamsburg, I printed cards with the December 'make a wish' message on them. I organized the printing over the net with a printer I thought I used before (the name was the same). The day of the opening, when I was preparing to pick up the cards from their new address on 68th Street, I discovered, the printer was in Miami.

Since its good practice to contemplate what you want each day, I plan to keep making and distributing wish cards.

Tis the Season to make Wishes
I have been encouraging friends and others to contemplate events they would like to see take place in 2006. I ask that they write at least one down and send me a candle so I can burn it on the behalf of their wish. Please note that wishes must be benevolent.

If you want to participate in this season's wish drive send a white votive or tea lite to:
Barbara Nasto
209 First Street Apt 3R
Jersey City, NJ 07302.

Process: Over the course of a year I will be burning candles and permitting the wax to accumulate on a makeshift altar. The candles are burned in remembrance of someone or with the intent of a prosperous wish for oneself, others, or the world. The public is invited (through viral email, post cards and internet postings) to contribute candles with a wish or remembrance attached. In addition to accumulating the wax as I burn the candles, I will also be documenting what compelled people to contribute to the project.