FULTON: SLEEP NO MORE

“For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” -Matthew 12:37

Mixed Media, 2024

Top Inner Lid: Miniature Scissors connected by red thread, representing the Tailor’s office

Resin Crystal: Clear resin with scissors and red thread, along with text “This will keep you safe” for Fulton and Agnes’ protective spells

Miscellaneous: Packet of Antique Needles + small envelope of Bible page sealed with wax and bird seal, containing milagro charm on red thread for Fulton’s 1:1

Bottles:

1. Rosemary and sea salt for protection and a warning; poppy for ghosts, hauntings; vervain and juniper for finding respite, fleeing evil influence (Fulton running from the rave); rue for regret; lily of the valley for melancholy. Ash cross in the bottom of the bottle for Fulton’s 1:1. Sealed with black wax and gold ballroom symbol.
2. Thyme for courage; lilac for being manipulated by Agnes; lavender for distrust; dogwood for faith, piety; rose for duality; cypress for death, rituals of death and dying; bluebell for righteousness and good intentions. Sealed with black wax and gold thistle seal.
3. Ash and pins + bible verse “For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned” for Fulton and Taxi’s back-and forth with the blackbird and Fulton’s fear of Hecate’s machinations. Sealed with black wax and all-seeing eye symbol.
4. Tiny screw vial containing 3 fennel seeds plus the quote “plant this seed and it will show, who is friend and who is foe” from Agnes in Malcolm’s office. Top of the vial contains a cross made with mouse bones, sealed in a resin cabochon.