Designs

From the artist Christy Long in regards to her designs for the Ahwisgvsgo'i costumes

 (images coming soon!)

STILL ONE WITH THE LAND
As Tribes take steps to protect and cultivate key natural resources, they inspire Tribal members to continue their individual traditions of cultivating the earth and vis-à-vis. The core of my creative design process was to focus on the creation of a costume design that would allow Maura's dance to reflect how life comes full circle. To the Cherokee, the woodpecker is a colorful symbol and a bold reminder of the mental, spiritual and physical modes of sustenance and healing. The wise woodpecker is able to lead men to healing medicine.
S-gi-nu-s-de-s-di, May it be so.

Costumes, props, paintings and sometimes choreography often start with little drawings...

 

Elegant costume ideas submitted by young artist of Cherokee, NC

Submitted by Somersey: a fabulous sun-inspired dress design

Sassy costume idea submitted by Mr. Long

Digital drawing of Maura getting ready to plant

Drawing to accompany "Babies are like Seeds" poem by Maura

Water patterns...props? backdrop? choreography?