Anakwad is a shapeshifter bear ritual from the indigiqueer perspective. Bear medicine is a powerful intentional energy of transformation as part of the human experience and encourages healing through reconnecting to the earth and one’s own nature.

Director and Performer: Ty Defoe
Director: Dov Heichemer
Developer and Technical Artist: alpha_rats
Motion Capture Produced in Partnership with NYU Tandon at The Yard

Quills Fest VR World Pop Up: Featured Projects
January 14-15, 2023
Colonel’s Room at the Armory in NYC