Entertained and instructed by the collaborative nature of the Savannah Windows project, Dr. Z reaches to Savannah’s far past and finds riches in Tomochichi.
Exiled from his own Creek people, Tomochichi settled in Savannah creating a new group, the Yamacraw, from members of both the Yamasee and the Creek. He went on to moderate and facilitate relations among the English, Spanish and resident population.
Zdaniewski notes, ”Tomochichi was cautious, yet just as interested in learning…expanding his mind instead of sticking to tradition. Without his open mind, Oglethorpe wouldn’t have been able to peacefully negotiate with the neighboring tribes.”
Dr. Z’s second piece will feature a wood-cut technique in which he will carve a portrait of another icon dear to his heart.
Stand by for more from this artist who stays true to his (growing) roots in collaborative and multi-media work. ”I’m looking forward to seeing how the Savannah Windows artists’ styles shine together. I think the passerby will be amazed by the scale and breadth of this project,” states the artist.
