In Memory of Hanna Ruax

Summary

The website content is a tribute to Hanna Ruax, a Finnish designer who tragically lost her life in the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire in Oakland, California, on December 2, 2016, alongside 35 other individuals.

Abstract

The web content titled "In Memory of Hanna Ruax" honors the life of Hanna Ruax, a Finnish designer who was among the 36 victims of the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire in Oakland, California. The tribute includes a poem titled "Couplets for Hanna," which metaphorically captures her essence and creativity, and a song titled "A Song for Hanna," which reflects on the silence left by her passing. The poem and song are accompanied by a photograph of Hanna Ruax and filmmaker Alex Ghassan, another victim of the tragedy, dancing together, with credit given to KQED. The article also invites readers to follow "Fourth Wave" on Medium for more impactful stories and provides a link for submissions to contribute to the publication.

Opinions

The author expresses a deep sense of loss and remembrance for Hanna Ruax, emphasizing her artistic spirit and the impact of her work.
The poem "Couplets for Hanna" suggests a transformation of natural elements into art, symbolizing Hanna's own creative process and legacy.
The repetition in "A Song for Hanna" conveys a profound sense of absence and the enduring presence of Hanna's memory through music and dreams.
The inclusion of a photograph of Hanna and Alex Ghassan captures a moment of joy and creativity, highlighting the vibrant lives that were lost in the fire.
The call to action for readers to engage with "Fourth Wave" indicates a belief in the power of storytelling to inspire change and honor those we lose.

A Poem and a Song in memory of Finnish designer Hanna Ruax, who died at 32, along with 35 others, in the Ghost Ship Warehouse Fire in Oakland, California, December 2, 2016.

Hanna Ruax and filmmaker Alex Ghassan (may they rest in peace) dance together. Photo Credit: KQED

Couplets for Hanna

Distill arctic bramble, pine and nettle, belladonna, rue, flax Transmute copper, gold and iron — forging Stone, Hanna Ruax

Breathe in ambition — Exhale art — Your Asana — True fact: In Oakland’s heat, I see your breath, Hanna Ruax

Addendum: A Song for Hanna

This is the dream of a silent song This is the dream of a silent song When I listen It comes in strong

This is the dream of a silent song This is the dream of a silent song When I listen The words are gone

This is the dream of a silent song This is the dream of a silent song When I listen . . .

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