Meet the

 

Sharon DeMattia

Lead Artist

I AM AN ARTIST and SCIENTIST 

I am a systems thinker, strategic optimist, and creative concepts executive who creates large-scale interactive spaces that explore the interconnected relationships between planet and people. 

I am a dragon rider, I am an invitation to the curious, and a curator of creative genius.  

I received my MS from the University of Colorado, Boulder in Kinesiology and Applied Physiology and worked within the Integrative Vascular Biology Lab doing invasive Human subjects research.  As my understanding of the integrity of query, methodology, and measurement expanded, so too did my understanding of the fragility and limitations of adhering solely to linear processes and prediction models. 

When we only measure, we tend to miss the meaning; thus causing ecosystems to collapse into themselves from lack of relational cohesion. The art within science is found in the relationships between complex systems and the blurred edges of the spaces between what is purely evidence based.  

Michael Rob Costine

Production Manager

Michael Rob Costine is a multi-discipline artist who uses filmmaking, photography, various art styles and design techniques to create stories and projects inspired by the beauty, power and sacredness of nature.

Through his company Lemuray Media, he works with individuals and companies who seek to better the world we live in through regenerative and eco friendly practices. He assists in creating visuals for them that align with and embody their core principals.

Being a long time student of the Q’ero tradition of Shamanism and herbalism, his approach to his work is rooted in a deep connection with and appreciation of the mystery and harmony of the world around us.

‘Rhea’ Lauren Costine

Workshop Facilitator &
Non-Profit Co-ordinator

‘Rhea’ Lauren Costine is a folk herbalist, shamanic practitioner, Earth tender, advocate, mentor and guide for female youth, mothers and women, ceremonialist, workshop facilitator and small business owner. She is a Medicine Woman with a compassionate heart that works in communion with the Earth and plants to guide blessing ceremonies and earth-based rituals, make folk herbal medicines, support and em- power others, especially women, to embrace their own healing poten- tial through Shamanic practices, health and wellness, yoga, mediation, herbal medicine making, ethical harvesting, ritual and ceremonial practices.

Rhea is also a small business owner at at Amaru Botanicals, where she makes organic herbal remedies, lovingly infused botanical skincare products and non-toxic candles, all in ceremony with love, intention and respect for the Earth. She has worked extensively with women and children through many modalities bringing her light heart- ed and playful energy to connecting people to the Earth and in turn, to themselves.