Guardian Sculpture by Heloise Crista

What do we really know about angels? They are said to be creatures of a higher order; even that they are the emotions of God. Is it enough to simply believe in their existence, their compassion for humanity? By what means might we attract the attention of these celestial beings; how can we deserve their guardianship? Heloise Crista joined the Taliesin Fellowship in 1949, not to become an architect, but rather to be in "the atmosphere of such ideas and such people as Mr. and Mrs. Wright and the community of apprentices." While at Taliesin, Heloise studied dance under Olgivanna and Frank Lloyd Wright’s daughter, Iovanna, and was a respected and extremely talented performer. In addition to dance, Heloise specialized in making highly-decorated, intricate costumes and sets for the performances, known then as "movement performances." Her performances and creations were influenced by her study of the philosophy of Russian mystic George Gurdjieff, which she continued throughout her life. Over