We are thrilled to share this feature about “Dancing for Joy (By the Will of the People)” created by The Myth Makers, Donna Dodson and Andy Moerlein.

The collaboration between Dodson and Moerlein is born from a mutual love of the wild. Dodson takes inspiration from the mysterious aspects of birds that spark her imagination. Moerlein takes inspiration from events in the natural world that leave visual marks and strike a narrative chord in the artist.

They may be monumental in scale, but these ephemeral works are here for a short time. Made from natural materials, they are site specific, and respond to their local audience. Meaning to only last 3-5 years, they appear, fade, and disappear, adding a chapter to the life stories in their communities.