Movement

Sometimes I am fortunate enough to experience spontaneous art as a reaction to my encaustic paper sculptures. On this occasion, dancer and fellow islander, Hayley Shannon*, stopped by my Jakuan Gallery and asked if she could interact (dance!) with my piece. So glad that I was able to capture her beautiful movement and spirit.

*Hayley Shannon (she/her) is a movement artist channeling dance for healing and empowerment. She is a former professional modern dancer who is currently devoted to guiding people of all ages and abilities into a more conscious connection with their body, heart, mind, and soul. She's reached thousands of people via retreats, festivals, schools, Buddhist temples, homeless shelters, orphanages, safe homes for children, and more since founding Dance Healing in 2016. Hayley uses dance/movement therapy, meditation, and expressive arts therapy to empower adults to embody their innate wholeness. She currently lives on Orcas Island, WA on unceded Coast Salish lands and teaches groups and individuals primarily online. Read more about her at HayleyShannon.com.