Lesser Dog
The dog that goes before. Dedicated to all the small dogs with big personalities who left us too soon. They wait in the sky to guide us onward.
The constellation Canis Minor, known as the Lesser Dog, is primarily identified by its brightest star, Procyon, the eighth-brightest star in the night sky. The Greek name for the star, Prokyon, means ‘before the dog,’ signifying that it rises just before its more prominent counterpart, Canis Major. Along with Canis Major, Canis Minor is recognized as one of the faithful hunting dogs of the giant Orion, faithfully following him across the Northern Hemisphere sky. In one myth, the gods placed the Lesser Dog near the Milky Way river to ensure it would never suffer from thirst. Ancient Egyptians associated this constellation with Anubis, guide for the souls of the dead.
Physical Description
A metal sculpture of a dog’s head, covered in shiny mirrors with disco balls for eyes. The head will rotate freely to capture and reflect sunlight during the day. At night a spotlight will shine its beam on the sculpture and sparkle like a star.
Dimensions 4’Wx 6’Dx10’H
Philosophy
After the passing of my dog Milo, this piece became a way to process that grief. I like to imagine all of our little furry friends have a place in the night sky and watch over us. The use of mirrors, in the style of a disco ball, bring a celebratory mood and capture the energy of their big personalities. The reflections of light create a twinkling star.
Studio OctoEyes 