July 2011 Vodou Salsa
Costume Design: Michelle Lo
Costume Design: Michelle Lo
Vodou originates in the Carribean country of Haiti. Worship is directed towards the Loas, various deities subordinate to the god Bondye. As the Supreme Being, Bondye does not intercede in human affairs; however, the Loas act as intermediaries between Bondye and humanity, and therefore share many human traits. Michelle Lo uses the personalities and characteristics of ten chosen Loas as inspiration for ten salsa dress designs. On each dress is painted a veve, the religious symbol of the Loa, which is used as a beacon for the deity during rituals.