This was the 3rd showing at the Spiral, and the best performance yet! Upon arrival, guests were pinned with corsages of baby oyster shells and velvet leaf to feel the energetic connection of nature. Live music was offered by Devin Bender. His ukulele chords accompanied each model as they walked from the woods to the threshold of the spiral, where I was was waiting to welcome them. New models gave each look a new perspective. And the enhancement that made the most impact- I let the models rehearse in the garments so that they could embody my suggestions for movement while being wrapped in the organisms. They took my cues and the creations really came alive! Due to the fragility of the work, I have been cautious to minimize the time the models are in the creations, especially because one cannot sit! But here we are, 4 months later, and the work remains beautiful with small repairs. And the more time one spends in them, it is apparent that the connection deepens. Notecards made for purchase.
Creations of the Natural World Model Roster
-It Started with a Stick, modeled by Sara Seelenbrandt
-Skirts Laying in the Dirt, modeled by Ashley Lubin Murray
-Little Balls of Golden Light, modeled by Meg Lancaster
-Divine Finery of the Pharaohs, modeled by Rudy Pila
-The Duality of Silk and Fur, modeled by Andrea Epstein
-The Percussionist of Nature, modeled by Lisa Medley
-All I See is Skin, modeled by Nancy Sherman
-Vision of a Treetop Angel , modeled by Selena Perry
-Legumes that Inspire Liberation, modeled by Karen Cirillo
-Watching Seeds Grow, modeled by Maggie Fusco & Sophie Blanchette
Acknowledgements
– Thank you to the Eco-Land Art Project
– Gerry Krausse videography expertise
– Stanley Spink of STSound for providing Audio Services
– Anne Blanchette & Roy Seelenbrandt for being artists & dreamers