Have you ever thought or asked whether there might be any stage of history that women could be knights? Probably the historic personality of female chivalry best known is that of Joan of Arc, also known as Jeanne d’Arc.
Buenaventura Braunstein
These thoughts and ideas troubled director and Multi-Arts-Artist Negrone Rivera de Buenaventura Braunstein who was inspired and motivated to develop her project “Women Were Also Knights”. Her project, started as a musical performance, and developed quickly into other directions with many exciting and artistically challenging ideas. Based on Buenaventura’s long experience in theatre, television and concerts (national & international) she was able to creates “The Knights Tarshari Women.” Phase One of her production was set in the Bavarian forest the fantastic pictures of “Wylls Goda”, “Cara Saragerel” or “princess Aguela Adelita”, to name just a few of the characters were taken by the well-known German television photographer Marco Orlando Pichler. These multicultural Knights are not only witty, sensitive, strong and intelligent, but also vulnerable and loyal – and they are fighters. The audience will recognize immediately that Buenaventuras characters are dedicated horsewomen with a passion, the very talented members of the “Duke Tassilo-knight” from Rehling in Bavaria.
Phase two is the Mystical ensemble of Buenaventuras creative spirit and is based on an important part of the “Women Were So Knights’ project, is known as the” Cutarlwyetel fairies and elves of the forests of Nobiobi-Whatcey. The Cutarlwyetels show impressive acrobatics, they wear beautiful costumes and all of them live and play in a mystical place. The world-famous Parisian acrobats “Duo Iouvilov” traveled to Germany and turned magically into the Fee “Gewels,” the Elf “Daron Dawn” and other fairy tale figures. Buenaventura, financed, directed and launched “Women Were So Knights” she is currently in discussions with companies who sponsor cultural arts and is looking for more support to develop her theme worldwide, meanwhile she is busy completing the book of “Women Were also Knights” Buenaventura has but one goal to tell the world and that is, history tells us that “Women were also knights,” and they should not be overlooked!
Pictures, videos, information “Women Were also Knights” at www.voicesoftwilight.com. There you’ll find pictures, excerpts from the action (in German and English), short video clips (the “Making of”) and much more.
The magic of the Midsummer Solstice among the leylines and Tors of Celtic Cornwall attended by people from all over the world to feel the energies of the folklore and legends and to be among the little people. David White of BBC Radio Cornwall took time to visit with his cameraman and before they left they had both joined the fairy clan, a pity they didn’t stay longer maybe around the bewitching hours of darkness and first light they may have really seen the little people. Here is a record of their visit in three parts as placed on u tube.
BBC Radio Cornwalls David White at the Three Wishes Faery Festival. Faery Priestess, Warrior Faeries and Snakes !
Part two BBC Radio Cornwall’s David White discovers his Aura with Cassie Rafferty
Part Three BBC Radio Cornwall’s David White talks with Fiona Murray of Elemental Beings and finally he and his cameraman join the fairies with the art of Sparkles the Fairy making their eyes Sparkle, before disapperaing into Goblin Grove with Karen Kay founder of Fae Magazine sponsor of the Three Wishes Festival
Hundreds of artists and lovers of the fae joined together for the 2009 Midsummer Solstice at the Three Wishes Faery Festival in magical Celtic Cornwall famed by it’s folklore and legends as the only place to be along the leylines and amongst to Tors to dance with the little people at this mystical time. Follow Bubbles as children enjoy the bubble fun and atmosphere of the real Fairiesworld of Albion
Sparkle The Fairy gets creative with Josephine Wall’s husband , turning Bob Coulson into a ‘Green Man’ celebrating the 2009 Midsummer Solstice at the Three Wishes Faery Festival in magical Celtic Cornwall UK her artistic skills were everywhere to be seen, UK most prolific and popular fairy facepainting artist by far, her work is much in demand as too are her delightful fairy illustrations
Fhairy Strands actually, they are simply amazing! Dancing Hands Phyllis Mueller traveled from the US to Magical Celtic Cornwall to celebrate the 2009 Midsummer Solstice. There amongst the powerful energies of traditional fairies along the Ley lines she was welcomed to the magic of Albion to weave her Fhairy Strands and seen here with author and artist Linda Ravenscroft
Sharon Hurst UK artist in watercolor and mixed media, well known for her lectures and workshops that have helped and encouraged creative talent , talks tips with Fairy artist Myrea Pettit at the Three Wishes Faery Festival to celebrate the 2009 Midsummer Solstice in magical Celtic Cornwall. “There is no better connection to ”Fairy’ than to be among them at the time and place where for centuries legends of Albion and the little people have inspired generations with their appearances, tricks pranks, and kindnesses too. This is the only way to know how to understand what a fairy is all about, who they are, to feel, see and create their images so that others can believe they really exist and can believe in them and the beauty of nature.”
Sharon Hurst, ‘Willowmead’ Steep Marsh, Petersfield, Hampshire, GU32 2BL
01730 892662 – sharon.hurst@talk21.com – www.willowmead.org.uk
Where would we be without our loyal fae fans! Big thank you to Ariana who has just sent me this message -
“Just thought you might be interested to know that the Royal Mail are issuing a wonderful set of stamps next week, Mythical Creatures, which features fairies, pixies, dragons, unicorns, giants and mermaids. It’s available from 16 June and you can see pics here or with great explanations here.
Straight from the Library of The Old Librarian comes news of scribe Martin Dawber’s latest compilation of an exciting new ‘Big Book of Contemporary Illustration‘ that covers the broadest range of illustration available today.
From more than 160 international artists 1,000 images, the illustrations range over such categories as architecture, fashion, logos, manga, maps, nature, people, packaging, and pop culture. This is an essential anthology for artists, creative professionals, students, and anyone who appreciates the fine art of illustration.
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The Cutarlwyetels show impressive acrobatics, they wear beautiful costumes and all of them live and play in a mystical place. The world-famous Parisian acrobats “Duo Iouvilov” traveled to Germany and turned magically into the Fee “Gewels,” the Elf “Daron Dawn” and other fairy tale figures. Buenaventura, financed, directed and launched “Women Were So Knights” she is currently in discussions with companies who sponsor cultural arts and is looking for more support to develop her theme worldwide, meanwhile she is busy completing the book of “Women Were also Knights” Buenaventura has but one goal to tell the world and that is, history tells us that “Women were also knights,” and they should not be overlooked!
