National Museum of the American Indian
Smithsonian Museum

The National Museum of the American Indian is the first national museum dedicated to preserving and protecting Native American culture and traditions while also providing Native Peoples an empowered voice to tell their own story. The Lelawi Theater is a 360-degree theater experience that introduces the visitor to many elements of Native American life in a setting inspired by Native American architecture and storytelling.

I Art Directed the film that played within the dome theater. The film played on 3 screens. Content was projected on the dome ceiling above the crowd, 3 screens crafted out of ceremonial fabric, and a rock cast in resin residing below the main screens.

Each screen would house different content, from textural visuals to animation to the main narrative content.

I worked with hardware and software vendors to get content working on site as building was finishing construction.

Art Direction

Created at B+R Productions