It's autumn, which means everything in our environment is constantly changing. We are able to beautifully experience all different levels of texture, light, wind, and color. So, if we can see and feel it . . . why not wear it? Tina's outfit, centered around her velvet kimono, incorporates all of these fall qualities. Then, as I've meant to show in the video below, when combined with her distinct movements, it gives off the same sense of allure and freedom that nature embodies.
In this video piece, I meant to portray the many connections between Tina's movements, the outfit, nature, and her overall graceful aura. I loved the mirroring of movement and visual imagery between the kimono tassels and plants blowing in the wind, or between her dancing shadow and light peering through trees. The life cycle of the dandelion represents the beauty of femininity and maturation, for women should feel proud of how much they've grown and of who they've become! We should be able to move our bodies without scrutiny and dance as we please, just as cotton flowers and dandelions can freely waver in the breeze.