ART + DESIGN
The two connecting murals wrapping the northeast corner of the Coyote Twin were created by Hernendez, Inkpa Mani , and Elizabeth Skye . Wanáȟča (Blossom) braids her hair as the river flows into Eúŋkičhetupi , a Lakota word meaning “we are restored” or “we come back to life,” completed in 2020. The It Gets Better Project: Vermillion Pride mural, completed in 2023 with the help of the Vermillion High School Gender and Sexuality Alliance (GSA) , graces the western side of the Café Brulé with heavenly depictions of protection, love, and the intrinsic connection between the LGBTQ and indigenous community. Spirit to Work Upon , on the west-facing side of Wynie Mae's AVEDA Salon & Spa , depicts Zitkála-Šá , political activist, writer, and musician, alongside the natural landscape of South Dakota. "People will step into the process inspired by the community-based aspect of it and go on to do other things, like working for city government, leading marches, or participating in other
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creative, civic ways." -Amber Hansen
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