This series of gouache paintings and collage was done for a group show at Grass Hut in Portland Oregon in 2008 titled “Ding Dang Dong”. I wanted to explore the concept of an Enlightenment Helmet as a tool to help us to stay connected to the universal consciousness that lies within us all. The unit is completely self contained and always connected to source. When worn for extended periods of time the user experiences a deep sense of peace, calm, and energy revitalization. The paintings are documentations of the viewers experience.