Explorations in 3-Dimensional Forms- I have used gourds to create whimsical musical shakers, with map-like qualities drawn on the surface.  Each piece has its own unique combination of natural materials inside resulting in different musical textures and tones. These Natalonia Ceremonial Shakers are derived from my wish to live in a world where people are empathetic, caring for nature and the world around them with the same regard as for the humans who live there. “In Natalonia, people aren’t cruel, greedy, or self-centered, and the Earth is treated like the paradise it should be.”  These shakers are used to bring the player back in touch with the natural rhythm of the planet.